Unit Aide, Temporary Full Time, Transitional Care Centre

Talent Pool Builder; Kingston; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

On-site cafeteria

Parking

New hire orientation

Job summary

Ideal candidates have a PSW diploma, are registered or eligible for registration, and bring hospital experience, especially with geriatric and rehabilitation populations. UFIRST training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have 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 experience 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, mouth care including dentures, shaving, dressing.
• Uses proper body mechanics and transfer techniques per Bedside Assessment.
• Collaborates with inter-professional team to exchange information, contribute to care plans, and ensure safety and comfort.
• Follows inter-professional care plan for consistent behavioural and safe interactions with patients/clients.
• Assists with patient/family orientation to the unit.
• Documents patient activities as per policy and procedure.

Education

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate Program

Registration with Registry of Personal Support Workers

Experience in hospital/healthcare setting

Geriatric, palliative and rehabilitation population experience

UFIRST / PIECES/ GPA Training

Job description

Job Code:27617

Status: Temporary Full Time (up to 6 months)

Location: Providence Care Hospital

Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage:$31.45 - $32.78

Posting Period: October 2, 2026 - October 11, 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: 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.