Department: Complex Continuing Care and Seniors Mental Health & Dementia Care
Initial competition is now closed. We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.
The Seniors Mental Health Program provides a continuum of specialized mental health services and education for seniors and their formal and informal caregivers across northeast Ontario. The program provides assessment, intervention and support to assist individuals with age related mental health disorders to remain in the community (private home, long-term care home or retirement home) and to prevent psychiatric hospitalization where possible. While most individuals receiving services from the program are over 65 years of age, services are also provided to those under 65 if they have an age related mental health issue.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification/Experience/Knowledge:
Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent required
Personal Support Worker Certificate, HealthCare Aide Certificate or completion of minimum second (2nd) semester in a recognized nursing program required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required
Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) certificate required
U-first certificate required
Experience with acute care/rehabilitation
Skills/Abilities
Ability to deal effectively with responsive behaviours
Understanding of recovery model and the impacts it has throughout a patient’s journey
Excellent level of interpersonal skills required
Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required
Ability to work as a collaborative member of the health team required
Ability to work with minimal supervision requiredAbility to meet the physical demands required to provide care to medical patients required
Must be a motivated, flexible and organized individual with patience, tact and an understanding of the special needs of the elderly
Demonstrated commitment to continuing education required
Demonstrated ability to de-escalate patients required
Basic computer skills required
Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers and visitors
Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
Good attendance and work record required
Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level
Pay rate, advantages and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE (Local 139) Collective Agreement
North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.
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📌 Personal Support Worker {CUPE-342} (Ontario)
🏢 NBRHC
📍 Ontario