Unit Aide, Temporary Full Time, Transitional Care Centre
- Kingston, ON, Canada
Wage: $31.45 - $32.78 · Full-time
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Job Code: 27617
Status: Temporary Full Time (up to 6 months)
Location: Providence Care Hospital
Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical
Wage: $31.45 - $32.78
Posting Period: October 2, 2026 - October 11, 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 6 months)
Location: Providence Care Hospital
Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical
Wage: $31.45 - $32.78
Posting Period: October 2, 2026 - October 11, 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
- Specializing in Transitional care including restorative care, cognitive behavioural support, short-stay respite and convalescent care
- A centre 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)
- A fully renovated building with on-site cafeteria and parking
- Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Located near Lake Ontario, Queen’s and Downtown Kingston
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. Follow care plans, use safe transfer techniques, collaborate with the interprofessional team, orient patients and families, and document activities as required.
Requirements
A secondary school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Personal Support Worker diploma or certificate program are required. Personal Support Worker registry registration, 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
- Patient And Client Support
- Personal Care
- Safe Patient Transfers
- Proper Body Mechanics
- Interprofessional Teamwork
- Care Plan Implementation
- Behavioral Support
- Patient And Family Orientation
- Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- Palliative Care
- Rehabilitation Care
Benefits
- Percentage In Lieu Of Benefits And Vacation
- Healthcare Of Ontario Pension Plan
- On-Site Cafeteria And 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
- Geriatric Care
- Palliative Care
- Rehabilitation
- UFIRST
- PIECES
- GPA Training
- Patient Safety
- Documentation
- Transitional Care
- Restorative Care
- Respite Care
- Convalescent Care