Client Support Assistant - Centre for Behaviour Health Sciences

Supporting clients living with the effects of brain injury, in activities of daily living to maximize their health, well-being and independence. Participating in program planning and facilitating and some administrative duties.

What must you have?

• College Diploma/Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in a health related field, i.e. Activation, Gerontology, Personal Support Work.
• Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support.

What else do you bring?

• One year recent experience with people living with the effects of brain injury and physically complex disabled adults.
• Experience providing recreational activities to group and individuals.
• Actively contributes and participates in hospital and external activities, e.g. projects, task forces, workload measurement audits, staffing, education and orientation of staff and students.
• Strong assessment and organization skills.
• Conflict management skills.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Experience leading group activities.
• Computer literacy in a Windows environment.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health - Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes:

• Ability to speak a second language, an asset.
• Experience in a Community Program, Acquired Brain Injury Adult Day Program experience preferred.

*This position is represented by OPSEU.

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.