Posted 22 days ago
Unit Aide, Part Time, Transitional Care Centre
@ Providence Care Centre
Kingston, Ontario
Overview
Providence Care Centre is hiring a part-time Unit Aide for its Transitional Care Centre in Kingston, Ontario. The role supports patients with daily living, personal care and a safe, well-kept environment within an inter-professional team. Pay is $31.45 to $32.78 an hour under the OPSEU 4104 union, with HOOPP pension and percentage in lieu of benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living
- Use proper body mechanics and transfer techniques
- Contribute to inter-professional care plans
- Follow consistent behavioural and safety approach with patients
- Orient patients and families to the unit
Requirements summary:
- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- PSW Diploma or Certificate from an accredited institution
- Registry of Personal Support Workers registration (preferred)
- One year hospital or healthcare support experience (preferred)
- Geriatric, palliative or rehabilitation experience (preferred)
- UFIRST, PIECES or GPA training (preferred)
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate, Registry of Personal Support Workers registration |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Personal Support Worker |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Transit support |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Providence Care Centre
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 79 |
Job Code: 28001
Status: Part Time
Location: Providence Transitional Care Centre - Level 2
Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical
Wage: $31.45 - $32.78
Posting Period: October 17, 2026 - October 26, 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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