Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.
Position Vacancy: Specialized Mental Health – IP Combined
Work Type: Temporary Part- Time Approx until March 2027
Position: Clinical Assistant 6 (UNIFOR Service)
Location: WRHN @ Chicopee
Posting Period: August 17 2026 - August 21 2026
Position Summary:
Offering person-centred care, guided by recovery principles, the Clinical Assistant promotes healing and instills hope while demonstrating the values of the Mental Health and Addictions Program. As a member of a multidisciplinary team within the Specialized Mental Health Program, Clinical Assistants support the daily activities on the unit including being involved in care as outlined by the team and nursing staff. Care duties include but are not limited to assisting patients with basic personal care needs, transporting patients by wheel chair and stretcher, escorting patients into exam rooms or other diagnostic tests, stocking exam and treatment rooms, helping to keep the unit tidy, making beds, taking the patient’s height and weight and documenting the care given accordingly. Contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors
Position Requirements:
- Successful completion of an approved Health Care Aide Program or Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certification from a recognized program or completion of a 1st year nursing program (BScN or Practical Nurse) from an accredited college or university
- CPR certificate at the Heart Saver Level
- Previous experience in assisting patients with basic personal care needed
- Ability to empathize with patients and family members
- Minimum of two years of related experience in a health care setting
- Previous experience working with patients with dementia or mental health illness
- GPA and PIECES training preferred
- Responsible, energetic individual with above average ability to prioritize and organize in a busy environment
- Demonstrated ability to follow through with requests
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Capable of working independently and able to take direction
- Knowledge of principles of medical asepsis and universal precautions
- Demonstrated positive relationships with other health care professionals and able to contribute to the development of an environment conducive to excellent patient care
- Willing to work flexible hour
Good attendance record
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Application Instructions:
EMPLOYEES OF WRHN MIDTOWN & CHICOPEE ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.
Attention Registered Nurses: Please provide a copy of your resume when applying to the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered.
Attention UNIFOR Members: Effective June 1, 2013, applications for postings outside a candidate’s home unit/department will not be considered if no résumé has been provided.
Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.
WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
International Applicants
If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.
Attention Registered Nurses: Please provide a copy of your resume when applying to the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered.
WRHN does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions regarding applicants during our recruitment and selection process.
