Personal Support Worker (PSW), Geriatric Psychiatry Program G2&H2

London Ontario Canada Public Library; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is hiring for the role of Personal Support Worker in their Geriatric Psychiatry Program. This part-time position involves caring for patients with severe mental health issues, offering a supportive environment that emphasizes safety and collaboration. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and skills in geriatric care, with a commitment to enhancing patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to geriatric patients with severe mental illness.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ensure safe work environment for self and patients.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Secondary (High) School Diploma

Job description

Personal Support Worker (PSW), Geriatric Psychiatry Program G2&H2

Personal Support Worker (PSW), Geriatric Psychiatry Program G2&H2

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Geriatric Psychiatry Program G2&H2

Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care - London, ON

Part Time

Salary Range: $28.81 - $29.12 /hour

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The Geriatric Psychiatry Program has adopted the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Model as its overarching philosophical framework. This philosophy is built on a set of principles and values that emphasize client and family involvement in decision making, client choice, the provision of a range of services to meet treatment, rehabilitation and support needs, it also includes a commitment from mental health services professionals to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients based on their stated preferences, wishes, desires and life plans.

The Geriatric Psychiatry Program serves patients with severe and persistent mental illness with responsive behaviours and co-morbid medical conditions. H2 (Behavioural Health Unit) provides consultation assessment and treatment for persons with moderate to advanced dementia with responsive behaviours. G2 (Geriatric Mental Health Unit) provides consultation, assessment and treatment for persons with severe and persistent mental illness.

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

Essential Qualifications

• Graduate of a Personal Support Worker Certificate Program from an accredited education facility
• Proof of registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) (External Applicants Only)
• Experience and knowledge of the care needs of geriatric patients with severe and persistent mental illness with responsive behaviours
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work collaboratively in the team environment
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to ensuring a safe work environment for self, patients and others
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position which includes heavy lifting, bending, standing, walking, pushing, pulling
• Ability to be adaptable to situations
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated attention to ensuring a safe work environment for self, patients and others
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Secondary (High) School Diploma
• Proficiency in French would be an asset.
• GPA or U First training
  
  

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties
  
  

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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