Personal Care Attendant (RPT 0.5 FTE) Bilingual
Position Information
| Posting Number: | ROM25-312E |
| Title: | Personal Care Attendant (RPT 0.5 FTE) Bilingual |
| Position Status: | Regular Part-time |
| FTE: | 0.5 |
| Job Schedule: | Days/Evenings |
| Unit: | Inpatient Unit |
| Department: | Geriatric Psychiatry |
| Union: | CUPE Local 942 |
| Site: | Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre |
| Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
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.
Geriatric Psychiatry:
This 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.
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.
- English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing. French level A- is mandatory in oral expression and oral comprehension.
| Salary Range: | 28.68 to 30.51 per hour |
Additional Information
- All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
- Please apply by clicking on the Apply button below.
- 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.