Unit Aide, Part Time, Transitional Care Centre

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

Job summary

The Unit Aide at Providence Transitional Care Centre assists patients with daily living activities and supports the inter-disciplinary team in delivering safe, compassionate care. This part-time role focuses on behavioural, emotional, spiritual and physical needs, while maintaining a clean, well‑maintained environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities include ADL support, following inter-professional care plans, and documenting patient activities in accordance with

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• PSW diploma/certificate from an accredited program.
• Registration with the Registry of Personal Support Workers preferred.
• One year experience in hospital/healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience with geriatric, palliative and rehabilitation populations preferred.
• UFIRST / PIECES / GPA training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides ADL assistance including bathing, toileting, hygiene, feeding and dressing under supervision.
• Uses proper body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Assists inter-professional team to exchange information and follow care plans.
• Follows care plans to provide consistent behavioural and safe approach.
• Assists patients and families with unit orientation.
• Documents patient activities as required by policy and procedure.

Skills

Registration with Registry of PSWs

Healthcare experience

Geriatric/palliative care

UFIRST/PIECES/GPA training

Education

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

PSW Diploma/Certificate

Job description

Job Code:26422

Status: Part Time

Location:Providence Transitional Care Centre - Level 3

Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage: $31.45 - $32.78

Posting Period: August 15, 2026 - August 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 Transitional Care Centre

• Specializing in Transitional care including restorative care, cognitive behavioural support, short-stay respite and convalescent care
• A centre 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)
• A fully renovated building with on-site cafeteria and parking
• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires

• Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located near Lake Ontario, Queen’s and Downtown Kingston

Disclosure

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