We are looking for full-time, part-time, and casual PSW’s to join the team at our Back-to-Home residential program! This posting will be open until filled!

ABOUT US:

The Canadian Mental Health Association Hastings Prince Edward (CMHA HPE) provides a wide range of services and programs to support individuals aged 16 and older in achieving their mental health and addiction recovery goals. Committed to promoting mental wellness and resilience, CMHA HPE offers crisis intervention, addiction services, and mental health support, ensuring everyone in the community has access to the resources they need to feel well. By fostering inclusive and supportive environments, CMHA HPE empowers individuals to lead fulfilling and healthy lives. For more information, visit CMHA HPE.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) is a member of the multi-disciplinary team at our Back-to-Home Program (BTH). The PSW provides personal support and activities of daily living support to residents of the program. The PSW provides services that directly support residents to adequately maintain their living environment and personal care activities while promoting learning and skills development. The PSW collaborates with members of the BTH multi-disciplinary team in meeting the needs of residents to attain an optimal level of independence and wellbeing. The residents may have various diagnoses and/or issues related to mental health, substance use, communicable diseases, viruses, incontinence etc. All services are provided in accordance with the mission and established protocols of CMHA HPE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• College certificate Personal Support Worker Program
• Two years of relevant experience providing PSW services
• Knowledge of substance use/mental health preferred
• Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (FA/CPR) Certification
• Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) preferred or willingness to certify within 3 months of hiring
• Current Suicide Intervention training (i.e. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health symptoms, issues, psychotropic medications and associated side effects an asset
• Knowledge of issues related to addictions an asset
• Good personal support needs assessment skills
• Ability to work under pressure within a changing environment
• Working knowledge of the Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, and other relevant legislation
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed problem-solving, prioritization and conflict resolution skills
• Awareness of community resources
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team or independently as required
• Ability to take direction well
• Ability to adjust to working in different social and economic environments
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Basic proficiency in computer skills; MS Office preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours and including weekends
• Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have regular access to a reliable vehicle and provide proof of adequate vehicle insurance.
• Required to provide a satisfactory criminal reference check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector prior to hire

Please refer the Job description for details