Unit Aide, Temporary Full Time, Complex Medical Management - Heritage 2
- Kingston, ON, Canada
Wage: $31.45 - $32.78 · Full-time
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Job Code: 27911
Status: Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)
Location: Providence Care Hospital
Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical
Wage: $31.45 - $32.78
Posting Period: October 17, 2026 - October 26, 2026
The Unit Aide assists and supports patients/clients in meeting their behavioral, emotional, spiritual and physical needs. As a member of the inter-professional team, the Unit Aide provides assistance with activities of daily living to patients/clients and assists the inter-professional health care members of the team in providing a safe and well-maintained environment for patients/clients, staff and visitors.
Skills And Qualifications Required
Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.
Status: Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)
Location: Providence Care Hospital
Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical
Wage: $31.45 - $32.78
Posting Period: October 17, 2026 - October 26, 2026
The Unit Aide assists and supports patients/clients in meeting their behavioral, emotional, spiritual and physical needs. As a member of the inter-professional team, the Unit Aide provides assistance with activities of daily living to patients/clients and assists the inter-professional health care members of the team in providing a safe and well-maintained environment for patients/clients, staff and visitors.
Skills And Qualifications Required
- Completion of Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate Program from an accredited educational institution, at minimum
- Registration with the Registry of Personal Support Workers, preferred
- One year experience in a hospital/healthcare setting in a patient/client care support position, preferred
- Experience working with geriatric, palliative and rehabilitation population, preferred
- UFIRST / PIECES/ GPA Training, preferred
- Provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including: bathing, toileting, showering, feeding, hair care, mouth care including dentures, shaving patients/clients, dressing and undressing, when designated and supervised by a regulated health care professional
- Uses proper body mechanics and proper transfer techniques as indicated on the Bedside Assessment
- Participates with inter-professional team members in exchanging information, contributes to care plans, follows programs and ensures optimum levels of health, safety and comfort for patients/clients.
- Follows inter-professional care plan to provide consistent behavioural and safe approach when interacting with patients/clients
- Assists with patient/client and family orientation to the unit
- Documents patient/client activities as required as per organizational policy and procedure
- Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
- A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
- Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
- Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- State of the Art Building with on-site parking
- On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
- Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails
Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.
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Responsibilities
Assist patients and clients with activities of daily living and support their behavioral, emotional, spiritual, and physical needs under the direction of regulated healthcare professionals. Work with the interprofessional team to follow care plans, support safe transfers and interactions, document activities, and help maintain a safe, comfortable environment.
Requirements
A secondary school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Personal Support Worker diploma or certificate program are required. Registration with the Personal Support Workers Registry, one year of healthcare support experience, experience with geriatric, palliative, or rehabilitation populations, and UFIRST, PIECES, or GPA training are preferred.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Assistance
- Patient And Client Support
- Personal Care
- Safe Patient Transfers
- Proper Body Mechanics
- Behavioral Support
- Interprofessional Teamwork
- Care Plan Implementation
- Patient And Family Orientation
- Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- Palliative Care
- Rehabilitation
- Complex Medical Management
Benefits
- Percentage In Lieu Of Benefits And Vacation
- Healthcare Of Ontario Pension Plan
- On-Site Parking
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Education, Mentorship, And Bursary Opportunities
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Personal Support Worker
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Patient Care
- Client Care
- Behavioral Support
- Emotional Support
- Spiritual Support
- Physical Support
- Interprofessional Team
- Care Plans
- Safe Patient Transfers
- Body Mechanics
- Patient Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- Palliative Care
- Rehabilitation
- Complex Medical Management
- UFIRST
- PIECES
- GPA Training
- Hospital Healthcare
- Patient Safety
- Family Orientation