Unit Aide, Part Time, Transitional Care Centre

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

Job summary

Providence Transitional Care Centre in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Part-Time Unit Aide to support patients in meeting daily living needs. Working within an inter-professional team, you will provide ADL assistance, ensure safety, and help maintain a clean, patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate care for geriatric, palliative, and rehabilitation populations, with opportunities to contribute to individualized care plans and family orientation.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Secondary School Diploma

PSW Diploma/Certificate

PSW Registry Registration

1 year healthcare experience

Geriatric / palliative experience

UFIRST / PIECES / GPA Training

Education

PSW Diploma/Certificate

Secondary School Diploma

Job description

Job Code: 25559

Status: Part Time

Location: Providence Transitional Care Centre - Level 3

Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage: $31.45 - $32.78

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 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 Queens University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located near Lake Ontario, Queens and Downtown Kingston

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