Forensic Care Assistant (TPT), Midland

About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315‑bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialised mental health, addiction, and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high‑secure forensic mental health services in the province.

Position Summary We are seeking a Temporary Part‑Time Forensic Care Assistant to work with the inter‑professional team under the supervision of registered nursing staff. The role focuses on providing personal care, support and safety to individuals with mental health needs.

Compensation: $27.95–$29.37 per hour. Employment type: Temporary Part‑Time (up to 1 year). Schedule: Up to 24 hours per week as scheduled.

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Key Accountabilities

Provide patient‑centered, recovery‑oriented, professional, safe and effective support to individuals and their families with a focus on the patient’s health care choices.

Assist with ADL and IADL activities, development of life skills, and engagement in social and recreational activities at Waypoint and in the community.

Support care activities as required and identified in the patient care plan.

Provide assistance to other disciplines, such as recreational and life‑skills programming; participate in unit special events; hand out food trays; and act as ward runner by delivering and picking up supplies.

Report to the patient’s assigned nurse (and to team leader/charge nurse as applicable) on results of direct care and tasks completed.

Document in the patient’s EHR any potential safety and security concerns and observations of physical and behavioural incidents or statements made by patients related to wellbeing and safety.

Participate in inter‑professional meetings, contribute to discussions related to patient status/progress/care planning, document in the clinical file, and maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act and applicable Waypoint policy.

Comply with applicable policies for ethical conduct.

Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and co‑workers by continuously monitoring the working environment.

Provide escorts for patients within and outside the facility where assigned (e.g., X‑rays, laboratories, external care providers) and provide security coverage for patients admitted to general hospitals as required.

Participate in planned and emergency restraints.

Participate in mandatory and self‑directed education as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

Grade 12 education or equivalent.

Certificate or diploma in a health‑related field (preferred).

Previous health or emergency services experience (e.g., volunteer firefighter, hospital, community living, para‑medicine) and/or familiarity with mental health and addiction settings (preferred).

Analytical skills to identify patient abilities and needs, detect changes in activities of daily living and recognise verbal or physical aggression.

Recent experience with Patient Safety and Risk Management policies and standards, including all hospital codes and interventions.

Results‑oriented work ethic to work independently and complete tasks required to achieve objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results.

Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organisational skills.

Verbal communication skills to report changes in patients’ physical or emotional behaviours, identify program needs, and engage with patients.

Written communication skills to accurately document and update a variety of reports in accordance with hospital documentation standards.

Physical ability to respond appropriately to emergency codes.

Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude.

Preference for proficiency in French/English.

What We Offer

Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits or 10% if enrolling in HOOPP.

Participation in the employee referral program.

Access to Waypoint’s Employee&Family Assistance Programme (EFAP).

How to Apply Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self‑Service portal at . External applicants apply to Join Our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint before the close of business (4:00 pm) on 17 May 2026 quoting Job ID WC26‑103. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified. Waypoint does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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