Posted 23 days ago
Unit Aide, Temporary Full Time, Complex Medical Management - Heritage 2
@ Providence Care Centre
Kingston, Ontario
Overview
Providence Care Centre is hiring a temporary full-time Unit Aide for up to 12 months at Providence Care Hospital. The role supports patients with daily living tasks and personal care, working as part of the inter-professional team. The posting states a wage of $31.45 to $32.78 and a percentage in lieu of benefits and vacation.
Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living
- Use proper body mechanics and transfer techniques
- Contribute to inter-professional care plans
- Ensure patient safety, comfort and a well-maintained unit
- Document patient activities per policy
Requirements summary:
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Personal Support Worker diploma or certificate
- Registry of Personal Support Workers registration preferred
- One year hospital or healthcare support experience preferred
- Experience with geriatric, palliative or rehabilitation patients 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
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | 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, UFIRST, PIECES, GPA Training |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Personal Support Worker |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Transit support, Free or discounted meals |
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 | 75 |
Job Code: 27911
Status: Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)
Location: Providence Care Hospital
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 Care Hospital:
- Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
- A hospital 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)
- State of the Art Building with on-site parking
- On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
- Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails
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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