Psychiatric Attendant- Mental Health- Part Time
About the role
Purpose To maintain unit safety and security by assisting the nursing staff with the management of aggressive patients.
Duties
- Assist in the control of aggressive patients as directed by the nursing staff or physician.
- Report any observable changes in patient behavior.
- Assist in Code Alerts in the In-Patient Unit and in Code Whites in the hospital.
- Assist in safety searches.
- Maintain confidentiality and work within Hospital and Unit Structure and Process Standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Social Services through an accredited college.
- Current NCI certification
- Current CPR and First Aid.
Knowledge
- Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
Ability
- Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including extended standing, walking, lifting and climbing using proper technique.
- Ability to work under pressure and use good judgment in assessing difficult situations.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations.
- Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
- Ability to read to perform the duties of the position.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to assess safety for patients and staff and act accordingly.
- Demonstrated behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Vision, Values and Standards of Performance.
Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.
Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.
About Sault Area Hospital
Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is a state-of-the-art facility that opened on March 6, 2011. SAH provides primary, secondary and select tertiary services to a total catchment population of approximately 115,000 residents in Sault Ste. Marie and the District of Algoma. In addition to providing core services in Emergency and Critical Care; Medicine; Surgery; Obstetrics, Maternity and Pediatrics; Mental Health and Addictions; Complex Continuing Care; and Rehabilitation, SAH is also home to the Algoma Regional Renal Program and the Algoma District Cancer Program. With the opening of the new integrated, one-site hospital in March 2011 also came the first-ever satellite radiation treatment suite in the province. SAH is extremely proud of our approximately 1850 dedicated staff, 370 physicians (active, supportive and locums) and 500+ volunteers who provide almost 65,000 hours of service each year.
Psychiatric Attendant- Mental Health- Part Time
About the role
Purpose To maintain unit safety and security by assisting the nursing staff with the management of aggressive patients.
Duties
- Assist in the control of aggressive patients as directed by the nursing staff or physician.
- Report any observable changes in patient behavior.
- Assist in Code Alerts in the In-Patient Unit and in Code Whites in the hospital.
- Assist in safety searches.
- Maintain confidentiality and work within Hospital and Unit Structure and Process Standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Social Services through an accredited college.
- Current NCI certification
- Current CPR and First Aid.
Knowledge
- Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
Ability
- Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including extended standing, walking, lifting and climbing using proper technique.
- Ability to work under pressure and use good judgment in assessing difficult situations.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations.
- Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
- Ability to read to perform the duties of the position.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to assess safety for patients and staff and act accordingly.
- Demonstrated behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Vision, Values and Standards of Performance.
Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.
Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.
About Sault Area Hospital
Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is a state-of-the-art facility that opened on March 6, 2011. SAH provides primary, secondary and select tertiary services to a total catchment population of approximately 115,000 residents in Sault Ste. Marie and the District of Algoma. In addition to providing core services in Emergency and Critical Care; Medicine; Surgery; Obstetrics, Maternity and Pediatrics; Mental Health and Addictions; Complex Continuing Care; and Rehabilitation, SAH is also home to the Algoma Regional Renal Program and the Algoma District Cancer Program. With the opening of the new integrated, one-site hospital in March 2011 also came the first-ever satellite radiation treatment suite in the province. SAH is extremely proud of our approximately 1850 dedicated staff, 370 physicians (active, supportive and locums) and 500+ volunteers who provide almost 65,000 hours of service each year.