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

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Care Hospital in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Unit Aide to support patients with daily living activities and participate in inter-professional care planning. This part-time role focuses on ensuring safety, comfort and dignity for patients and families within a sub-acute care setting.

The ideal candidate has a PSW diploma or equivalent and relevant hospital experience, with preferred registration and specialization in geriatric, palliative, or rehabilitation care.

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate required.
• Registration with Registry of Personal Support Workers preferred.
• One year hospital/healthcare experience in a patient/client care support role preferred.
• Experience with geriatric, palliative and rehabilitation populations preferred.
• UFIRST / PIECES/ GPA Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, toileting, showering, feeding, hair care, dentures, shaving, dressing and undressing when supervised.
• Uses proper body mechanics and transfer techniques as indicated on Bedside Assessment.
• Participates with inter-professional team in exchanging information, contributing to care plans and ensuring safety and comfort for patients/clients.
• Follows care plans to provide consistent behavioral and safe interactions.
• Assists with patient/family orientation to the unit.
• Documents patient activities as required per organizational policy.

Skills

Geriatric care experience

Palliative care experience

UFIRST / PIECES training

Education

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate

Job description

Job Code: 26523

Posting Period: Posted Until Filled

Status: Part Time

Location: Providence Care Hospital

Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage: $31.45 - $32.78

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 percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• 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.