JOB DESCRIPTION
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Patient Care Attendant (PCA) to work in our Geriatric Psychiatry Unit (GPU). This unit provides specialized services for seniors over 65 years of age and older with severe and persistent mental illness, including individuals with diagnoses such as Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety disorders'.
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 shifts (daytime, evenings, nights, weekends)
- Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.
Link to OPSEU Wage Table-This is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit. (https://www.ontarioshores.ca/media/1821) (https://www.ontarioshores.ca/media/1821)
Job Posting Closing: September 10th 2026. Please note any applications after the closing date will not be considered.
Number of Vacancy-1
