Personal Support Worker, Geriatric Psychiatry

1 day ago

London, Canada St. Joseph's Health Care London Full time

**Posting # 54201 - [ UNIFOR ]**:
Personal Support Worker, Geriatric Psychiatry Program G2&H2 - 1 position

Geriatric Psychiatry Program G2&H2
Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care - London, ON
Part Time
Salary Range: $28.81 - $29.12 /hour

The Geriatric Psychiatry Program has adopted the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Model as its overarching philosophical framework. This philosophy is built on a set of principles and values that emphasize client and family involvement in decision making, client choice, the provision of a range of services to meet treatment, rehabilitation and support needs, it also includes a commitment from mental health services professionals to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients based on their stated preferences, wishes, desires and life plans.

The Geriatric Psychiatry Program serves patients with severe and persistent mental illness with responsive behaviours and co-morbid medical conditions. H2 (Behavioural Health Unit) provides consultation assessment and treatment for persons with moderate to advanced dementia with responsive behaviours. G2 (Geriatric Mental Health Unit) provides consultation, assessment and treatment for persons with severe and persistent mental illness.

**Essential Qualifications**
- Graduate of a recognized Personal Support Worker Certificate Program from an accredited education facility
- Experience and knowledge of the care needs of geriatric patients with severe and persistent mental illness with responsive behaviours
- Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
- Capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships
- Ability to work collaboratively in the team environment
- Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated attention to ensuring a safe work environment for self, patients and others
- Ability to be adaptable to situations
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated attention to ensuring a safe work environment for self, patients and others

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Secondary (High) School Diploma
- Proficiency in French would be an asset.
- GPA or U First training

**Teaching and Research**
- St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

**Immunization Requirements**
- Provide documentation you have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine (primary series/boosters, XBB or KP.2) OR one dose of KP.2 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the start date.
- Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox)
- Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

**Posting date**: December 06, 2024
**Submission deadline**: December 12, 2024

**Wade Baillie, Human Resources**
- Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated._
- Only those under consideration will be contacted._

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