Unit Aide, Full Time, Seniors Mental Health - Parkside 2

Talent Pool Builder; Kingston; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

On-site parking

On-site café

Job summary

Preferred candidates have a PSW diploma and at least one year of healthcare experience, with registration preferred. This full-time role offers benefits, HOOPP and on-site facilities at Providence Care Hospital.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• PSW diploma/certificate from an accredited institution.
• Registration with the Registry of Personal Support Workers preferred.
• One year hospital/healthcare care support experience preferred.
• Experience with geriatric, palliative and rehab populations preferred.
• UFIRST / PIECES/ GPA Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs such as bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming under supervision.
• Use proper body mechanics and transfer techniques per Bedside Assessment.
• Collaborate with inter-professional team to support care plans and safety.
• Maintain consistent behavioral approaches per inter-professional care plans.
• Assist with orientation of patients/families to the unit.
• Document patient activities per policy and procedure.

Education

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate

Tools

UFIRST / PIECES / GPA Training

Job description

Job Code: 27854

Status: Full-Time

Location: Providence Care Hospital

Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage: $31.45 - $32.78

Posting Period: October 15, 2026 - October 24, 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

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

Disclosure:

We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.