Psychiatric Nursing Assistant (Health Care Aide/Mental Health Worker) - Jobs in Selkirk, MB

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AD# 100017Posting End Date: June 26, 2022City: SelkirkSite: Shared HealthWork Location: Selkirk Mental Health CentreDepartment / Unit: Mental Health and Community WellnessJob Stream: Clinical SupportAnticipated Start Date: ASAPFTE: Term full time, Term part time, CasualSalary: Nursing Assistant 1 $35,249.00 - $39,798.00 per year; Nursing Assistant 2 $37,482.00 - $45,412.00 per yearPsychiatric Nursing Assistants are hired on an underfill basis at the Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 1 (SN1) classification and provided with support, training and on-the-job development to achieve the full working level of the position at the Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 2 (SN2) classification. In order to progress to the full working level of this position, candidates must successfully complete the Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 2 in-house training program within a reasonable timeframe, work a designated number of hours and demonstrate satisfactory attendance and performance on the job.Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.Position OverviewShared Health is looking for Service Workers to join our team. SMHC is a 252-bed facility located in the City of Selkirk that provides specialized inpatient mental health and acquired brain injury treatment and rehabilitation services to residents of Manitoba whose challenging needs cannot be met elsewhere in the provincial health care system. Program areas include: Acute Psychiatric Care, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics and Acquired Brain Injury. For more information seewww.gov.mb.ca/health/smhc.The Psychiatric Nursing Assistant (PNA) participates as an active member of the treatment team carrying out specific therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions with patients based on recovery/treatment plans which have been developed following the Psychosocial Rehabilitation model. Working within any one of the programs at SMHC, the PNA provides patients with supervision and guidance; assistance with personal care and comfort; support in activities of daily living; and safe therapeutic and recreationalactivities.Education

• Health Care Aid certificate OR completion of post secondary education in in social services

Experience

• Experience supporting persons with disabilities, mental illness or other vulnerable adults with daily life skills and/or activities of daily living
• Experience working in a mental health-related field
• Knowledge of Mental Health Issues
• Experience using mechanical aids to assist individuals with mobility issues

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to maintain a safe work environment
• Ability to work productively as a member of a team
• Ability to work independently and make decisions using sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Effective verbal/non-verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients and staff
• Strong organizational skills
• Good Written Communication Skills to maintain accurate patient records

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including, but not limited to: bending, lifting, moving and transferring patients, as well as being on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to work in any program area throughout the Centre (Acute, Geriatrics, Rehab, or Acquired Brain Injury).
• Must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts and flexible hours including days, evenings, overnights, holidays and overtime as required.

To apply to this vacancy, please email your cover letter and resume to govjobs@gov.mb.ca. Please DO NOT use the apply now link to submit an application as only emailed resumes will be considered for this vacancy at this time.This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.Quick Apply

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