Personal Care Attendant (RPT 0.4 FTE)

About The Royal

As one of Canada's foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

About the Program

The Geriatric Psychiatry Program assesses and treats mental illnesses in adults over 65. It focuses on improving quality of life and recovery for older adults dealing with conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, and other dementias. Care is provided in collaboration with families, primary care providers, and community agencies.

Position Information

Posting Number: ROM26-261E

Position Status: Regular Part-time

FTE: 0.4

Job Schedule: Days/Evenings

Unit: Inpatient Unit

Department: Geriatric Psychiatry

Union: CUPE Local 942

Site: Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

Level of Police Check: Vulnerable Sector Check

Number of Vacancies: 3

Qualifications

Personal Support Worker certification with 1-year documented experience in long-term care including psychiatric and mental health care, or RPN student with a minimum successful completion of year one, or RN student with a minimum successful completion of year two.

CPR certification or re-certification within the last 12 months.

Current knowledge of and training in mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques for residents.

Language Requirements

English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.

Salary

Salary Range: $31.56 to $33.45 per hour

Additional Information

All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.

The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.

The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.