About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Patient Care Attendant (PCA) to work in our Geriatric Dementia Unit (GDU). This unit provides specialized services for seniors over 65 years of age and older with a diagnosis of Dementia presenting with disruptive behaviour.
Reporting to the registered nursing staff in charge, the PCA's responsibilities include: assisting patients with activities of daily living; escorting patients to scheduled appointments; maintaining routine levels of patient observation; assisting with the application if appropriate restraints when required; responding to emergency codes; maintaining a safe and secure environment by performing security checks of the physical environment and monitoring patients' and visitors' activities; recording observations, interactions, approaches and patient responses in the clinical chart; and functioning as a member of the multidisciplinary team by assisting nursing and clinical staff with general operations.
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 daytime, nights and weekend shifts • Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.
Link to OPSEU Wage Table - This is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.
Job Posting Closing: August 14th, 2026 at midnight. Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered.
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