Personal support worker – women’s general forensic unit
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)’s Complex Care and Recovery Program based in Toronto, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Personal support worker. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)’s Complex Care and Recovery Program is a leading institution in mental health and addiction care. Its Complex Care and Recovery Program offers specialized, evidence-based treatments for complex mental health and addiction issues. The program focuses on long-term recovery and enhancing the quality of life. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Program: Complex Care and Recovery Program
Position: Personal support worker – women’s general forensic unit
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $23.25 – $28.66 hourly
Employment Type: Full time
Job Category: OPSEU
Location: Toronto, ON, CA
Shift: 12-hour shift rotations and weekend
Requisition ID: 862
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to take direction well and work effectively both in an inter-professional team and independently
- The candidates should have attention to detail and the ability to work with individuals from diverse ethno-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have knowledge of mental health and psychiatric work experience (at least one year) with people with mental illness and addictions and complex medical issues
- The candidates should preferably have experience working in, or recent clinical practicums in, mental health or rehabilitation facilities, and possess or be currently enrolled in a diploma or degree in a health field
- The candidates should have knowledge of, and ability to manage, responsive behavior, and crisis prevention and intervention skills and Gentle Persuasive Approaches training
- The candidates should have computer literacy and Bilingualism (French and English) and proficiency in a second language and familiar with ergonomics of safe patient handling
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to 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
- The candidates should be able to use least restrictive strategies in the prevention of restraint and seclusion to help maintain safety
- The candidates should be able to collect data on and communicate both verbally and in writing, behavioral observations and clients’ responses to interventions
- The candidates should be able to assume an active role in maintaining security of the program and service through their relationships with clients, as well as through regulation of the physical environment
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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