Psychiatric Nursing Assistant

Conditions of Employment:
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position which include bending, twisting and/or lifting up to 14 kgs (30 lbs)
• Must be available for shifts consistent with a 24-hour/7-day a week operation
Qualifications:
Essential:
• Health Care Aide Certificate, or an equivalent combination of related education/training (e.g. in-house training program related to human service delivery) and experience
• Experience providing health and/or personal basic care and assistance with activities of daily living
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, resident's families and all members of the interdisciplinary team
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks within specified timeframes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare various documents and reports
• Strong verbal communication skills

Desired:
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health issues
• Knowledge of intellectual disabilities/mental health issues
• Basic computer proficiency