Personal Support Worker, MASTRS and OASIS Program- Permanent Part Time

Original job posting

Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide direct personal care to promote independence and dignity. Contribute to the inter-disciplinary team by ensuring patients' social, emotional, and physical needs are met.

Job details

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning. As a Personal Support Worker in our MASTRS/OASIS program (Mood, Anxiety, Substance Treatment and Recovery Service/Older Adult Assessment and Stabilization Integrated Service), you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here! Internal applications for this position within the UFCW bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of being posted to have seniority considered. What you’ll be doing: * Assist patients with activities of daily living, including direct personal care * Contribute to the quality of life of patients by promoting their independence, dignity, comfort, safety and mobility * Ensure that patients' social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs are met * Provide clerical assistance and environmental support to Service Staff within their scope of knowledge, judgment and assessment skills What we’re looking for: * Health Care Aid and/or Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care approved program, or equivalent * Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience, preferred * Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills * Excellent interpersonal skills * Current CPR and First Aid Certificates required This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization. The starting rate of pay (Step 1) for this position is $25.55 hourly , in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Progression through the wage steps is governed by the terms of the collective agreement. Why work with us Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference! As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization. Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

What you’ll do

Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide direct personal care to promote independence and dignity. Contribute to the inter-disciplinary team by ensuring patients' social, emotional, and physical needs are met.

Requirements

Requires a Health Care Aid or Personal Support Worker certificate from an approved program. Candidates should have 1 to 2 years of experience and hold current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal care
• Patient support
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• CPR
• First aid
• Clerical assistance
• Environmental support
• Mental health support
• Addiction recovery support
• Continuous Development
• Patient Assistance
• Outcome And Assessment Information Set (OASIS)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Mental Health
• Clerical Works
• Disabilities
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Long-Term Care
• Personal Care
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Personal Support Worker
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides