Unit Aide, Full Time, Nursing Resource Pool Rehab (Weekend Worker)

Providence Care; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Kingston, Ontario, is seeking a Unit Aide for a full-time position. The Unit Aide will assist patients with daily living activities and support the healthcare team. Ideal candidates will have a Secondary School Diploma and a Personal Support Worker Certificate. The role offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including pension plans and educational opportunities. Join a team dedicated to excellence in care and wellness.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Excellent full-time benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate.
• One-year experience in a hospital/healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with daily living activities including bathing, feeding, and dressing patients.
• Participates in care plans and follows safety protocols.
• Documents patient activities as per organization policy.

Skills

Secondary School Diploma

Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate

Experience in hospital/healthcare setting

Experience working with geriatric population

UFIRST / PIECES/ GPA Training

Education

Completion of Secondary School Diploma

Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate

Job description

Job Code: 17092

Status: Full Time (Weekend Worker)

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 trails