Patient Watch Guard | Full-Time - Kingston General Hospital (76 Stuart)
- Kingston, ON
- $18.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!Job Skills / RequirementsPosition: | Full-Time Patient Watch Guard
Site: | Kingston General Hospital - 76 Stuart
Hours: | Continental Rotation 0800 - 2200/2200-0800
Payrate: | $18.00/hourOvertime Method: | Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hoursPosting Date: August 11, 2025Internal Closing Date: August 18, 2025External Closing Date: September 30, 2025Job Description:
- Proactive & reactive security patrols
- Monitoring and supervision of patients
- Conflict management and de-escalation
- Verbal and physical patient interventions and de-escalation
- Customer Service
- Response to incidents
- Report writing
- Investigate routine incidents
- Parking and smoking enforcement/by-laws
- Policy awareness and enforcement
- Additional Duties as Assigned
- Must have
- Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
- Valid First Aid/CPR - Level C from WSIB-approved source
- Minimum 6 months security experience
- Proof of COVID-19 Vaccine (minimum double vaccination)
- A copy of your immunization records (Measles, Mumps, Rubella [MMR], Varicella, Pertussis and TB Skin Tests - Step 1 & 2)
- Steps to get your immunization records:
- Ability to clear a Vulnerable Sector Check (during onboarding)
- Any applicant who does not meet these criteria will be automatically filed.
- Must be able to
- Complete the mandatory certifications prior to deployment (through Paladin or a 3rd party) in Stay Safe
- Complete mandatory onboarding training with Paladin
- Complete patrolling as necessary of interior and exterior of site (including in inclement weather)
- Pass an N95 Mask Fit Test (requires clean shaven face)
- Remain calm in emergency situations
- Follow and enforce site rules and regulations as set out by both the client and Paladin
- Operate independently as well as part of a team to complete tasks
- Sit or stand up to 12 hours per shift
- Effectively verbally de-escalate situations
- Complete reports at the end of shift, including incident reports
- Complete ongoing training & development as directed by Paladin Management or the client
- Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset
- 6+ months of customer service experience is considered an asset
- Must be able to provide certifications in Stay Safe
- Applicants lacking these certifications can opt into Paladin's Stay Safe training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
- Please be aware: The Stay Safe training is not paid as it is a pre-requisite, however Paladin will cover all of the costs of the training with a 6 month commitment to the position/availability
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
Valid Certification in First Aid, CPR and AEDAdditional Information / BenefitsPaladin Security has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid HolidaysThis job reports to the CSMThis is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, School Hours, Summers.Number of Openings for this position: 1