(PERMANENT FULL TIME) PATIENT CARE ATTENDANT DIRECT - GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY UNIT (GPU)
About the role
Requirements: • Personal Support Worker diploma. • Current CPR – Level HCP (Health Care Provider) • 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 working knowledge/experience with computers • Meditech experience preferred • 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. • Must be available to work various shifts (daytime, evenings, nights, weekends) • Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.
Link to OPSEU Wage Table [https://www.ontarioshores.ca/media/1821] - This is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.
Job Posting Closing: August 18th, 2026 . Please note that any job applications after the closing date will not be considered.
Number of vacancy - 1
About Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is a leader in mental health care, providing a spectrum of specialized assessments and treatment services for people living with complex mental illness. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care, built on compassion, inspiration and hope. Ontario Shores engages in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system.
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(PERMANENT FULL TIME) PATIENT CARE ATTENDANT DIRECT - GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY UNIT (GPU)
About the role
Requirements: • Personal Support Worker diploma. • Current CPR – Level HCP (Health Care Provider) • 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 working knowledge/experience with computers • Meditech experience preferred • 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. • Must be available to work various shifts (daytime, evenings, nights, weekends) • Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.
Link to OPSEU Wage Table [https://www.ontarioshores.ca/media/1821] - This is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.
Job Posting Closing: August 18th, 2026 . Please note that any job applications after the closing date will not be considered.
Number of vacancy - 1
About Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is a leader in mental health care, providing a spectrum of specialized assessments and treatment services for people living with complex mental illness. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care, built on compassion, inspiration and hope. Ontario Shores engages in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system.