Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.  The Health Care Worker works under the functional direction of a Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse or other designate and in cooperation with interdisciplinary team members to assist in the delivery of patient care for an assigned inpatient area of the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital which provides services to persons found Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder, or Unfit to Stand Trial.  Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.  Following established care plans provides personal care; assists with meals and oral hygiene, and performs nursing care duties as applicable.  Observes and monitors patients’ progress and behavioural changes and reports significant observations.  Responds to call bells/alarms.  Utilizes mechanical aides such as specialty beds, wheelchairs and stretchers to transport patients and provides assistance with lifting and/or transferring of patients following established lifting/safety techniques.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

•    Grade 10.  Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant or Care Attendant program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.



Skills and Abilities

•    Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
•    Ability to deal with others effectively.
•    Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
•    Ability to organize work.
•    Ability to operate related equipment.