Personal Support Worker NEW

Job Number: 915802
Category: Complex Care & Recovery
Positions Available: 1
Years Experience Required: 1
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posted Date: Mar 7, 2023

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Personal Support Worker Psychosis Recovery & Treatment Outpatient Services Downtown Central Clinic Complex Care and Recovery
Position Description Psychosis Recovery & Treatment (PRT) Outpatient Services at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is seeking a full-time, permanent Personal Support Worker. Reporting to the Manager of the Downtown Central Clinic and working within the inter-professional teams, you will be assigned to work with individuals in the community to provide them support with personal care, activities of daily living, socialization and life skills. The successful candidate will contribute to the organization and optimal function of the service under the direction and supervision of the clinical staff, to promote and support the independence, dignity, social, emotional and cultural well-being of the clients. Specific tasks of the role include the provision of personal support to clients, including assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs); accompanying/escorting clients to appointments and programming. In addition, you will be responsible for collecting data, and communicating both verbally and in writing, behavioural observations and clients' responses to interventions. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is located at 250 College Street.
Qualifications The successful candidate will have a Personal Support Care Worker Certificate from an accredited community college or educational institute, Grade 12 education or equivalent and will possess current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification and First Aid certification. Knowledge of normal aging processes, mental health and psychiatric work experience (at least one year) with seniors with mental illness and/or addictions and complex medical issues are considered to be assets. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working in or have had recent clinical practicums in mental health, long term care, retirement, or rehabilitation facilities, and/or possess or be in the process of pursuing a diploma or degree in a health field. You must have knowledge of geriatric mental health and addiction and ability to manage responsive behaviour, and crisis prevention and intervention skills. Attention to detail and the ability to work with individuals from diverse ethno-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds are also required. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Candidates must be familiar with ergonomics of safe patient handling. Computer literacy is required. Must be able to work effectively in an inter-professional team, take direction well and work independently. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.
All applicants offered and accepting employment must complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of the satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Please Note: This full-time, permanent position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.
Salary Range: $21.17 - $26.10 per hour
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CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization. CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH's teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital. At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. CAMH actively seeks candidates from First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges). We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.