Unit Aide, Temporary Full Time, Transitional Care Centre

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.

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