Unit Aide, Part Time, Transitional Care Centre Level 2

Providence Care; Eastern Ontario; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A transitional care center is seeking a Unit Aide to assist patients in meeting their needs, providing support with daily activities in a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate has a Secondary School Diploma, preferably a PSW certificate, and experience with geriatric and palliative care. This part-time position offers competitive wages and the opportunity to work in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Education, mentorship, and bursary opportunities

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Corporate and unit/service specific orientation

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for patients/clients.
• Participates with inter‑professional team members in care plans.
• Documents patient/client activities as required.

Skills

Completion of Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate Program

Registration with the Registry of Personal Support Workers

One year experience in a hospital/healthcare setting

Experience working with geriatric, palliative and rehabilitation population

UFIRST / PIECES/ GPA Training

Job description

Job Code: 18786

Status: Part Time

Location: Providence Transitional Care Centre

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 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