Patient Care Attendant

1 day ago

Whitby Ontario LNS Canada Internal and External Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Centre is seeking a Patient Care Attendant (PCA) to work in our Forensic Program. The position being recruited for is within the Forensic Program which consists of a Secure Forensic Service, a General Forensic Service, and a Forensic Outpatient Service. The Secure Forensic Service, which consists of 3 units with a total of 62 beds, provides assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for patients who are ordered by the courts or the Ontario Review Board (ORB) and who require accommodation at a higher security level.

The General Forensic Service, which consists of two 25-bed units, provides assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for patients who are ordered by courts or Ontario Review Board (ORB) and who require accommodation at a lower security level. The Forensic Outpatient Service provides assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for patients who are ordered by the courts or the Ontario Review Board (ORB) who reside in the community.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Log patients in and out with Meditech ensuring detailed clothing, designation, check in times, correct level and occurrence number

• Ensure orders are active and accurate

• Monitor Door Activity

• Take check in calls from patients and document any problems

• Fill sign in and out binder with new sheets ensuring they are labeled, and file appropriately in file cabinet.

• Gather once a month all documentation from file cabinet and sort by date and order needed for HIM and send to HIM in the gold bag

• Assist patient with condition level information

• Report and Document any information witnessed

• Inform Ward Clerk of supplies needed (ex. Sign in and out forms, Itinerary's)

• Unofficial: ensure patients are asked to do their menus

• Assist and provide patients with their belongings needed prior to them leaving the unit.

Please Note: Although the current vacancy is for the Forensic Transitional Unit (FTU), all Patient Care Attendants must have the ability to work in any area of the Forensic Program based on staffing needs.

Requirements:

• Personal Support Worker diploma.

• Current CPR Level Health Care Provider (HCP)

• Demonstrated knowledge of patient care skills and techniques.

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

• Demonstrated ability to assist staff in providing personal care to patients and observe and report changes in patients'       condition and behaviour.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

• Demonstrated knowledge of hospital security and safety procedures.

• Proven excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills.

• Demonstrated excellent organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.

• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.

• Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.

• Must be able to work shifts (please note, part time employees who are scheduled through the CSSO will be expected to commit to shifts for a minimum of two weekends per six week schedule

1 Vacancy Available

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This is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit. 

Job Posting Closing: January 22, 2026 at midnight. Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered. 

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