Program Assistant - Crisis Critical Care Treatment Unit 3

at  Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Job Description

The Acute Care and Clinical Services is seeking a full-time, temporary (6 months) Program Assistant to work Within the Crisis Critical Care program. Reporting to the Manager, and support staff and patients safely use the CCC building terrace. Supporting staff and patients within this role include tasks such as:

• Completing environmental safety scans of the terrace
• Supporting staff escorting patients between units and the terrace
• Assisting with behavioral observations of patients while on the terrace
• Supporting other units within the CCC program tasks include (but are not limited to)
• Environmental safety scans
• Q 15 mins observations
• 1:1 patient observations
• Accompany clients within and off the CAMH campus
• Communicate both verbally and in writing regarding behavioural observations

You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position involves shift rotation and weekend work. The position is located at the Queen Street Site and is twelve (12) hour shifts
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will have a Secondary School diploma and/or Special Courses and 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience in a health care related field. Consideration is given to candidate who possess a Personal Care Worker Certificate or in the process of pursuing a certificate/diploma/degree in a health care discipline. CPR is considered an asset. Ability to work with diverse clients and staff is required. The successful applicant will possess effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-professional team environment. Besides being reliable, co-operative and client-focused you will be a motivated team player who shows initiative. In addition, you will possess effective organizational, problem-solving and communication skills, both verbal and written. Familiarity with clinical care and issues specific to mental health and or addictions settings is preferred. You will have the ability to work with clients from diverse ethno racial and cultural backgrounds, teams and stakeholders and demonstrate high levels of sensitivity and diplomacy. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.

• Completing environmental safety scans of the terrace
• Supporting staff escorting patients between units and the terrace
• Assisting with behavioral observations of patients while on the terrace
• Supporting other units within the CCC program tasks include (but are not limited to)
• Environmental safety scans
• Q 15 mins observations
• 1:1 patient observations
• Accompany clients within and off the CAMH campus
• Communicate both verbally and in writing regarding behavioural observation