Posting # 54472 - [ UNIFOR ]

Temporary position from May 1, 2025, and continuing until September 30, 2025, subject to the availability of work.

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

The Personal Care Assistant will assist the interdisciplinary team to provide care with the activities of daily living to patients at Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care. PCAs support the geriatric population (those over the age 65 years of age) with a chronic and persistent mental health illness under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse.



Essential Qualifications

• Completed at least one year of education in either a Baccalaureate or Practical Nursing Program
• Completed clinical placements within a hospital or long term care setting, as part of the nursing program
• Returning to complete their baccalaureate or practical nursing education in Fall 2025
• Ability to provide full assistance with the activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and lift and transfer skills to meet heavy physical demands
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to be self directed and the ability to work as part of a team

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing