Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Patient Care Attendant (PCA) to work in our Geriatric Dementia Unit (GDU). This unit provides specialized services for seniors over 65 years of age and older with a diagnosis of Dementia presenting with disruptive behaviour.

Job Details

Reporting to the registered nursing staff in charge, the PCA’s responsibilities include:

- Assisting patients with activities of daily living;
- Escort patients to scheduled appointments;
- Maintaining routine levels of patient observation;
- Assisting with the application if appropriate restraints when required;
- Responding to emergency codes;
- Maintaining a secure and secure environment by performing security checks of the physical environment and monitoring patients’ and visitors’ activities;
- Recording observations, interactions, approaches and patient responses in the clinical chart;
- Functioning as a member of the multidisciplinary team by assisting nursing and clinical staff with general operations.

Requirements

- Personal Support Worker diploma.
- Current CPR – Level HCP (Health Care Provider).
- Demonstrated knowledge of patient care skills and techniques.




- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
- Demonstrated ability to assist staff in providing personal care to patients and observe and report changes in patients’ condition and behaviour.
- Demonstrated working knowledge/experience with computers.
- Meditech experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated knowledge of hospital security and safety procedures.
- Proven excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills.Demonstrated excellent organization, problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
- Must be available to work various daytime, nights and weekend shifts.
- Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.

Link to OPSEU Wage Table - This is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.

Job Posting Closing: August 14th, 2026 at midnight. Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered.

Number of Vacancy -1

📌 (PERMANENT FULL-TIME)PATIENT CARE ATTENDANT DIRECT - GERIATRIC DEMENTIA UNIT (GDU)
🏢 Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
📍 Whitby