CUPE MH-25-545 - Personal Support Worker - Regional Dementia Care Services - Oak Lodge
About the role
The Regional Dementia Care Program provides comprehensive specialized assessment and treatment of older adults (usually >65 years old) and/or adults with an age-related dementia, which is complicated by behavioural and psychological symptoms, and/or medical comorbidities that exceed the capacity of the community, general hospital, complex continuing care and long-term care system.
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
- Understanding of best practices in Responsive Behaviours in Dementia required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
- Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate required (training delivered by Health Centre upon hire)
- Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
- Educational assets: UFIRST, Montessori Methods for Dementia, ASSIST, Mental Health First Aid
Skills/Abilities:
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Ability to support daily routines through direct support, prompting and encouragement required
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Understanding of trauma informed care principles and able to apply within all relationships and interactions
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Excellent level of interpersonal skills required
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Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required
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Ability to work as a collaborative member of the health team required
-
Ability to work with minimal supervision required
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Ability to meet the physical demands required to provide care to acute/rehab patients required
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Must be a motivated, flexible and organized individual with patience, tact and an understanding of the special needs of the elderly
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Demonstrated commitment to continuing education required
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Basic computer skills required
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Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers and visitors
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Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
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Good attendance and work record required
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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.
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.
NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About North Bay Regional Health Centre
The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique healthcare organization with three primary roles. It provides acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, it is the district referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it is the specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario
NBRHC has 389 beds and numerous outpatient and outreach services in North Bay and throughout the northeast region.
NBRHC is one of four major acute care hospitals serving northeast Ontario; the others being Sault Area Hospital, Timmins and District Hospital and Health Sciences North (Sudbury). The area is also served by small community hospitals like Mattawa and West Nipissing General hospitals.
NBRHC’s Regional Mental Health Services provides inpatient beds in North Bay and Sudbury and outpatient and outreach services that throughout the region—from Hudson Bay to Muskoka from Sault Ste. Marie to the Quebec border.
A major teaching centre for students in medicine, psychiatry, nursing and allied health professions, NBRHC is proud to be affiliated with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Nipissing University, Canadore College and several other Ontario colleges and universities.
CUPE MH-25-545 - Personal Support Worker - Regional Dementia Care Services - Oak Lodge
About the role
The Regional Dementia Care Program provides comprehensive specialized assessment and treatment of older adults (usually >65 years old) and/or adults with an age-related dementia, which is complicated by behavioural and psychological symptoms, and/or medical comorbidities that exceed the capacity of the community, general hospital, complex continuing care and long-term care system.
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
- Understanding of best practices in Responsive Behaviours in Dementia required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
- Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate required (training delivered by Health Centre upon hire)
- Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
- Educational assets: UFIRST, Montessori Methods for Dementia, ASSIST, Mental Health First Aid
Skills/Abilities:
-
Ability to support daily routines through direct support, prompting and encouragement required
-
Understanding of trauma informed care principles and able to apply within all relationships and interactions
-
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 required
-
Ability to meet the physical demands required to provide care to acute/rehab 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
-
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.
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.
NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About North Bay Regional Health Centre
The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique healthcare organization with three primary roles. It provides acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, it is the district referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it is the specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario
NBRHC has 389 beds and numerous outpatient and outreach services in North Bay and throughout the northeast region.
NBRHC is one of four major acute care hospitals serving northeast Ontario; the others being Sault Area Hospital, Timmins and District Hospital and Health Sciences North (Sudbury). The area is also served by small community hospitals like Mattawa and West Nipissing General hospitals.
NBRHC’s Regional Mental Health Services provides inpatient beds in North Bay and Sudbury and outpatient and outreach services that throughout the region—from Hudson Bay to Muskoka from Sault Ste. Marie to the Quebec border.
A major teaching centre for students in medicine, psychiatry, nursing and allied health professions, NBRHC is proud to be affiliated with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Nipissing University, Canadore College and several other Ontario colleges and universities.