Psychiatric Nursing Assistant - SMHC - Repost

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Psychiatric Nursing Assistant - SMHC - Repost

Requisition ID: 369532

Position Number: 20065132

Posting End Date: December 24, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Centre

Department / Unit: SH SMHC - Geriatric Area 7 MH

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.50

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Position Overview

The incumbent participates as an active member of the treatment team carrying out specific therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions with patients based on recovery/treatment plans which have been developed following the Psychosocial Rehabilitation model. Provides patients with supervision and guidance, assistance with personal care, comfort and support in going about daily living, therapeutic and recreational activities in a safe manner.

Experience

• Experience providing care and support to persons with disabilities preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Aboriginal language and/or knowledge in Aboriginal customs, traditions and values.
• General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves extensive physical activity such as lifting, transferring and transporting patients and equipment.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.