Unit Aide, Part Time, Seniors Mental Health Jobs in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Unit Aide, Part Time, Seniors Mental Health- Parkside 2
About the role
Job Code: 22913
Status: Part Time
Location: Providence Care Hospital
Union: OPSEU 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
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Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.
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About Providence Care
Providence Care is Southeastern Ontario’s leading provider of specialized care in aging, mental health and rehabilitation.
Continuing the legacy of our Founders, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, Providence Care consists of Providence Care Hospital, Providence Transitional Care Centre, Providence Manor long-term care home, Hospice Kingston, and more than 22 community based mental health and support services across the region.
Fully-affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College, Providence Care is a member of the Ontario Hospital Association, and is a centre for healthcare, education and research. We are more than healthcare; we promote independence, enhance quality of life and redefine traditional healthcare through partnerships, innovation and research.
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