Personal Support Worker, Geriatric Psychiatry - H2 & G2

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Care London is seeking a Personal Support Worker for its Geriatric Psychiatry Program. The role involves providing care to geriatric patients with severe mental illness, engaging in team collaboration, and participating in teaching and research activities. Candidates must have a Personal Support Worker Certificate and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Personal Support Worker Certificate Program from an accredited education facility.
• Proof of registration with HSCPOA required for external applicants.
• Knowledge of care needs for geriatric patients with severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to geriatric patients with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Engage in role-related teaching and research activities alongside clinical duties.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships

Team collaboration

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Secondary (High) School Diploma

Job description

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Note: EFFECTIVE March 1, 2025, all external PSW (Personal Support Worker) hires will be required to be registered with https://hscpoa.com/public/public-register

May 22, 2025

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Personal Support Worker, Geriatric Psychiatry - H2 & G2 - 1 position

Geriatric Psychiatry - H2 & G2
Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care - London, ON
Full Time
Salary Range: $29.61 - $29.93 /hour

The Geriatric Psychiatry Program adopts the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Model as its philosophical framework. This emphasizes client and family involvement in decision-making, client choice, and a range of services to meet treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs. The program is committed to achieving the best outcomes based on clients' preferences, wishes, desires, and life plans.

The program serves patients with severe and persistent mental illness, responsive behaviors, and co-morbid medical conditions. The H2 (Behavioral Health Unit) provides assessment and treatment for individuals with moderate to advanced dementia exhibiting responsive behaviors. The G2 (Geriatric Mental Health Unit) offers assessment and treatment for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

It is understood that work hours reflect 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)
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Healthcare Setting in compliance with OHSA
• Experience and knowledge of the care needs of geriatric patients with severe and persistent mental illness exhibiting responsive behaviors
• Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Secondary (High) School Diploma
• Proficiency in French (asset)
• Interest in working with the elderly population

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. Employees are expected to engage in role-related teaching and research activities alongside clinical duties.

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), hepatitis B, COVID-19, and influenza.
• Provide documentation of tuberculosis skin testing.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Human Resources and Leaders use your profile information to evaluate your application. Only those under consideration will be contacted.