JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

Reporting to the registered nursing staff in charge, the PCA’s responsibilities include: assisting patients with activities of daily living; escorting 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 safe and secure environment by performing security checks of the physical setting and monitoring patients’ and visitors’ activities; recording observations, interactions, approaches and patient responses in the clinical chart; and 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 organizational, 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 (https://www.ontarioshores.ca/media/1821) - 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 MHS
📍 Canada