Duties:
- Works under the direction of and in collaboration with the Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse in the care of patients.
- Participates within an interdisciplinary team to provide the best possible care for patients and their support systems as they deal with mental health illnesses.
- Engages the patients and families to participate in decision making.
- Maintains documentation and gather data as required.
- Participates in regular team meetings.
- Actively participates in personal care and the facilitation of meaningful daily activities for patients by developing therapeutic relationships, working collaboratively with the care team and the patient in establishing activities.
- Provides individualized personal care as outlined in the patient care plan including personal hygiene, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, bathing, continence care and behavioural support needs. Facilitating a safe care environment for all and respecting the goals of the patient and family in care.
- Collaborates with the care team to maximize the capabilities of the patient and support the patient at all times.
- Assists the patients in participating in recreational and therapeutic programs designed to maintain and enhance the patients’ physical well-being and mental health.
- Provides supervision and assistance during the preparation, eating and cleaning up duties of meals, and feeding activities when required.
- Assists patients with their daily housekeeping and personal laundry routines when appropriate.
- Documents on flow sheets and other records as required.
- Communicates throughout the shift with registered staff, about the patient’s condition and individualized patient care plan.
- Participates in research related activities to support the facility’s mission to be a centre of training, education and excellence in mental health care.
- Works in a manner that is in compliance with staff and client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
- Ensures a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Personal Support Worker certification mandatory with minimum of one year recent experience with older adults with psychiatric/mental health illness preferred.
- GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) training , or other related dementia care training is preferred
- Current knowledge of and training in mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques for patients.
- Desires to work with older adults living with a mental illness and or dementia with associated behavioural and safety issues.
- Computer skills are required.
- English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading & writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.
- GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) training , or other related dementia care training is preferred
- Participates within an interdisciplinary team to provide the best possible care for patients and their support systems as they deal with mental health illnesses.
