Mental Health Assistant

6 days ago

St Thomas, Canada St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Full time

**POSITION: MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT**

**DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH**

**STATUS: REGULAR PART TIME**

**SALARY: $23.43 - $23.78**

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The Mental Health Assistant will support the clinical unit with non-clinical needs in consultation and collaboration with the health care team by supporting day to day patient care activities; supporting transfers and discharges, maintaining safety and cleanliness, patient room turnovers, laundry, maintaining supplies and materials. This may also including organizing, supervising and encouraging patient populations in social, educational and recreational activities as part of structured therapy. The Mental Heath Assistant positon is a key member of the team, by supporting exceptional, timely and safe care to our patients.

**HOURS**:
**SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED**:

- Minimum of one (1) year experience working in hospital setting; previous experience cleaning in a health care setting preferred
- Experience working with a mental health population is preferred
- Completion of Crisis Intervention training provided by the Mental Health Department is required.
- Effective positive interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, tact and diplomacy at all times
- Ability to work well independently and in a collaborative team environment with mínimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, and to critically think and prioritize workload
- Demonstrate flexibility within roles and responsibilities with the ability to adapt to changes in assignment throughout a shift
- Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to patient and staff safety.
- Resiliency and an ability to adapt and work within a constantly changing environment.
- Basic computer skills (Outlook, Cerner, etc.)
- Working knowledge of WHMIS, Infection Control, Health and Safety, and Waste Management Protocols
- Excellent attendance record in accordance with STEGH’s Attendance at Work Program required
- Demonstrated acceptable performance record in alignment with STEGH's Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct
- Physical ability to perform moderate heavy work.

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