Program Assistant - Crisis Critical Care Unit 4

CAMH; Toronto; Vor Ort; CAD 33.000 - 40.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

CAMH's Clinical Care Program in Toronto is seeking a part-time, permanent Program Assistant to support the Crisis Critical Care Unit 4. You will contribute to programming development and clinical processes, helping to maintain a therapeutic milieu on the inpatient unit.

This role involves shift rotation and weekend work, coordinating with an inter-professional team to support clients with mental health and addiction challenges.

Qualifikationen

• Secondary School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in a health care related field preferred.
• Personal Care Worker Certificate or pursuing a certificate/diploma/degree in a health care discipline.
• CPR is an asset.
• Bilingualism (French/English) or second language is an asset.
• Ability to work with diverse clients and staff.

Aufgaben

• Support safety, organization and function of the inpatient unit.
• Accompany clients off site for medical clearance or transfers.
• Communicate behavioural observations and client responses to care interventions.
• Maintain dynamic and static security elements of the unit.
• Promote a respectful, diverse, collaborative workplace.
• Work with an inter-professional team to support treatment and programming.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Reliability

Client-focused

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Secondary School diploma

Personal Care Worker Certificate

Tools

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

Program Assistant - Crisis Critical Care Unit 4

Toronto, ON, Canada (On-site)

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Job Description

The Clinical Care Program is currently seeking a part-time, permanent Program Assistant to work on the Crisis Critical Care Unit 4. This is an exciting and unique professional opportunity! You will help contribute to development of programming and clinical processes.

The model of care on the unit will emphasize treatment of concurrent disorders and patient engagement in therapeutic programming and you will have opportunities for capacity building and skill development.

Responsibilities

As a member of an inter-professional team, you will:

work with clients from diverse backgrounds experiencing a variety of mental health issues and addiction;

contribute to the safety, organization and optimal function of the inpatient unit and promote maintenance of the therapeutic milieu, under the direction of the clinical staff;

contribute to and participate in the assessment of designated clients and provide direct client care;

accompany clients off site for medical clearance and for any other transfers/appointments as deemed necessary;

communicate both verbally and in writing behavioural observations, assessments and client’s responses to care interventions;

assume an active role in maintaining both dynamic and static security elements of the unit; and

support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements.

We are looking for a passionate program assistant, who:

has demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in an interprofessional team environment;

is reliable, co-operative and client-focused as well as a motivated team player who shows initiative.

has experience working with clients from diverse ethno racial and cultural backgrounds, teams and stakeholders;

has demonstrated high levels of sensitivity and diplomacy; and possesses effective organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.

You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position involves shift rotation and weekend work. The position is located at the Queen Street Site and is twelve (12) hour shifts.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Secondary School diploma or equivalent and preference will be given to candidates that have 1 year experience in a health care related field. The successful candidate will possess a Personal Care Worker Certificate or possess or be in the process of pursuing a certificate/diploma/degree in a health care discipline. CPR is considered as an asset. Ability to work with diverse clients and staff is required. Familiarity with clinical care and issues specific to mental health and or addictions settings is preferred. Familiarity with clinical care and issues specific to mental health and or addictions settings is preferred. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.

Salary Range: $23.64 - $29.15 per hour

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

About Us

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system - a world where Mental Health is Health.

To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 1962
• Posting Date 09/28/2026, 05:40 PM
• Apply Before 10/30/2026, 04:00 AM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Locations 1001 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4, CA (On-site)
• Number of Openings 1
• Department 1AIC - Crisis & Critical Care Unit 4