Client Care Attendant (HS-PHS-05)

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

The Correctional Service of Canada is dedicated to supporting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes for all candidates. At any time during a selection process, candidates may request an accommodation to facilitate their assessment in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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For general information when applying on a selection process, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/information-candidates.html.

Duties

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Provision of physical and mental health care, assistance with personal care needs (such as feeding, dressing, lifts and transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming and toileting) and facilitating of social interaction and recreational activities in a hospital or health care setting within a Correctional Service Canada institution, often for geriatric or psychogeriatric patients.

Work environment

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The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) hires skilled Client Care Attendants from all backgrounds and areas of expertise to support the aging offender population and patients with extensive psychosocial needs.

Client Care Attendants at CSC play an important role in providing quality care to offenders incarcerated in Canada's federal institutions; they work in accredited mental health facilities as well as in Health Services Centers.

In their daily work, Client Care Attendants, in CSC contribute to the interdisciplinary team and focus on the prevention, care, and support of acute and chronic physical and mental health conditions of offenders.

Their interventions are extremely valued as they assist in maintaining the safety of Canadians by helping to improve offender health and reintegration into the community.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Graduation from a certified Personal Support Worker Program or *equivalent or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

*Equivalent meaning either 1 year completed towards a bachelor in nursing or 1 year completed towards a diploma from a recognized college in nursing as a practical nurse.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience working in a health care environment, including clinical practicum placement(s)* providing care to clients.

*Clinical practicum placement is defined as a guided clinical practice in selected nursing settings to facilitate the application of theoretical concepts and skills development into practice.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual Imperative (Level): BBC/BBC

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Thinking things through.
Working effectively with others.
Showing initiative and being acting-oriented.

ABILITY
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

EXPERIENCE
Experience working in a correctional environment.

Experience assisting adults with complex needs who are physically and/or mentally compromised with activities of daily living.

Experience facilitating social interaction and recreational activities in a hospital or health care setting for geriatric or psychogeriatric patients.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women. Selection may be limited to a member of an equity-seeking group to increase representation to support diversity and inclusion and/or to meet business objectives.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability and willingness to work shift work (days, evenings, nights, weekends, statutory holidays), overtime and variable hours.

Ability and willingness to work with federally incarcerated offenders.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.