Personal Support Worker, MASTRS/OASIS

Job Number : J0722-1259

J0722-1259

Job Title :

Personal Support Worker, MASTRS / OASIS

Job Type : Perm P / T

Perm P / T

City, Province, Country :

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Job Category : Nursing

Nursing

Open Positions :

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

Position Summary

As a Personal Support Worker with our Mood, Anxiety, Substance Treatment and Recovery Service & Older Adult Assessment and Stabilization Integrated Service (MASTRS / OASIS), you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.

If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

Internal applications for positions within a bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of this position being posted to have seniority considered.

What you'll be doing

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including direct personal care
• Contribute to the quality of life of patients by promoting their independence, dignity, comfort, safety and mobility
• Ensure that their social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs are met
• Provide clerical assistance and environmental support to Service Staff within their scope of knowledge, judgement and assessment skills

What we're looking for

• Health Care Aid and / or Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care approved program, or equivalent
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience, preferred
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Patience and empathy to work with patients with a Mental Health diagnosis
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates required

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada's largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders.

Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion.

For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities / expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.