Personal Support Worker Women's General Forensic Unit

Job Description

Through its core values of Courage Respect and Excellence CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan : Connected CAMH to transform lives ignite innovation and discovery revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system a world where Mental Health is Health.

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At theCentre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) we count on the expertise and dedication of our skilled inter-professional teams to meet the health care needs of clients with a wide range of diagnoses and of their families. We aim to enhance this care at our new McCain Complex Care Building located at CAMHs Queen Street Site the home of ournew Womens General Forensic Unitof the Complex Care and Recovery Program. This new building will offer spacious units; safe access to outdoor space and a variety of features designed to improve patient care; and enhanced safety features.

The Complex Care and Recovery Program is currently seeking a part-time permanent Personal Support Workerto work various assigned shifts within the Womens General Forensic Unit (WGFU).Reporting to the Manager you will work as part of the inter-professional teams and under the direction and supervision of the nursing this role you will carry out assigned duties particularly through ensuring a safe environment and contribute to the organization and optimal function of the units with a view to promoting and supporting the independence dignity and social emotional and cultural well-being of the clients as well as maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.

More specifically as a Personal Support Worker you will :

• Provide personal support to clients including assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) accompanying / escorting clients on and off site for transfers appointments and programming and maintaining close or continuous observation of clients.
• Use least restrictive strategies in the prevention of restraint and seclusion to help maintain safety.
• Collect data on and communicate both verbally and in writing behavioural observations and clients responses to interventions.
• Assume an active role in maintaining security of the program and service through your relationships with clients as well as through regulation of the physical environment.

Support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements.

Thisposition involves 12-hour shift rotations and weekend work at the Queen Street Site.

Minimum Requirements

With a Personal Support Care Worker Certificate from an accredited community college or educational institute a Grade 12 education or equivalent and current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and First Aid certifications you have a solid foundation for success as a PSW at CAMH. These credentials are complemented by the following :

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1