Unit Aide, Full Time, Nursing Float Pool

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Care Hospital is seeking a Unit Aide to support patients in their daily living activities, ensuring a safe and compassionate environment. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and a Personal Support Worker certification, with preference for those with healthcare experience. This role offers competitive pay and benefits while contributing to outstanding patient care.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of a Secondary School Diploma.
• Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate Program.
• One year of experience in a healthcare setting in a support position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, feeding, and orientation.
• Participates in care plans and documents patient activities as needed.
• Works collaboratively with inter-professional healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate

Job description

Job Code: 16808

Status: Full Time

Location: Providence Care Hospital

Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage: $27.27 - $28.51

Posting Period: Posted Until Filled

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
  
  

Position Responsibilities

• 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
  
  

Why Work At Providence Care Hospital

• 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 excellent full-time benefits
• 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 trail