Unit Aide, Full Time, Nursing Resource Pool Rehab

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Unit Aide to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, you will assist patients with their daily living activities while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. You will collaborate with an inter-professional team to provide exceptional care, contributing to the well-being of patients across various needs, including rehabilitation and palliative care. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you assist while working in a state-of-the-art facility located on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario. Join us in our commitment to excellence in care and support for our community.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits

On-site parking

On-site café and cafeteria

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities

Corporate orientation for new hires

Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School Diploma and Personal Support Worker Diploma required.
• Experience in healthcare setting preferred, especially with geriatric and palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities including bathing, feeding, and dressing.
• Document patient activities and participate in care plan discussions with the team.

Skills

Completion of Secondary School Diploma

Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate

Registration with the Registry of Personal Support Workers

Experience in a hospital/healthcare setting

Experience with geriatric, palliative and rehabilitation population

UFIRST / PIECES/ GPA Training

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate

Job description

Job Code: 17022

Status: Full Time

Location: Providence Care Hospital

Union: OPSEU Service Clerical

Wage: $27.27-$28.51

Posting Period: April 24, 2025-May 3, 2025

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 trails