Program assistant – emergency crisis service
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)’s Emergency Department based in Toronto, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Program assistant. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)’s Emergency Department is a leading psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and addiction services. CAMH is recognized for its comprehensive, patient-centered care, providing specialized treatment plans. It plays a key role in the mental health ecosystem by addressing urgent needs and connecting patients to ongoing support. 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)
Department: Emergency Department
Position: Program assistant – emergency crisis service
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $23.25 – $28.66 hourly
Employment Type: Part time/Permanent
Job Category: OPSEU
Location: Toronto, ON, CA
Shift: 12 hour shifts
Requisition ID: 665
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the French and English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completion of a Secondary School diploma
Experience: Candidates should have 6 months to 1 year of experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have the ability to work with diverse clients and staff and possess effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-professional team environment
- The candidates should have the ability to work with clients from diverse ethnocidal and cultural backgrounds, teams, and stakeholders, demonstrating high levels of sensitivity and diplomacy
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have Special Courses combined with in a health care-related field and possess a Personal Care Worker Certificate or be in the process of pursuing a certificate, diploma, or degree in a health care discipline
- The candidates should have CPR certification and be reliable, co-operative, and client-focused, demonstrating motivation and initiative as a team player
- The candidates should possess effective organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, both verbal and written
- The candidates should have familiarity with clinical care and issues specific to mental health and addictions settings
- The candidates should be bilingual in French and English and proficient in a second language
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to contribute to the organization and optimal function of the Emergency Department under the direction of the clinical staff
- The candidates should be able to promote maintenance of the therapeutic milieu as a member of the interprofessional team
- The candidates should be able to contribute to and participate in the assessment of designated patients and provide them direct patient care
- The candidates should be able to accompany patients for medical clearance and for any other transfers as deemed
- The candidates should be able to communicate both verbally and in writing about behavioural observations, assessments, and the patient’s response to care interventions
- The candidates should be able to assume an active role in maintaining both dynamic and static security elements of the program and service
- The candidates should be able to support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements and work in a shift rotation and on weekends
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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