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Unit Aide, Temporary Full Time, Transitional Care Centre
@ Providence Care Centre
Kingston, Ontario
Overview
Providence Care Centre is hiring a temporary full-time Unit Aide at its Transitional Care Centre in Kingston, for up to six months. The aide supports patients with daily living tasks and helps keep the unit safe and well maintained, working within an inter-professional team. The posting states a wage of $31.45 to $32.78 per hour and a union position under OPSEU 4104.
Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living
- Use proper body mechanics and transfer techniques
- Participate in inter-professional care planning
- Follow consistent behavioural and safety approaches
- 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 experience preferred
- Experience with geriatric, palliative or rehabilitation patients preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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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 |
| Licences & certifications | Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate, Registry of Personal Support Workers |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Personal Support Worker |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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: 27617
Status: Temporary Full Time (up to 6 months)
Location: Providence Transitional Care Centre
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 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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