Unit Aide, Temporary Full Time, Complex Medical Management - Heritage 2

Kingston, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

$31–$33 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Assist patients and clients with activities of daily living and support their behavioral, emotional, spiritual, and physical needs under the direction of regulated healthcare professionals. Work with the interprofessional team to follow care plans, support safe transfers and interactions, document activities, and help maintain a safe, comfortable environment.

Job details

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: 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 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A secondary school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Personal Support Worker diploma or certificate program are required. Registration with the Personal Support Workers Registry, one year of healthcare support experience, experience with geriatric, palliative, or rehabilitation populations, and UFIRST, PIECES, or GPA training are preferred.