Unit Aide, Part Time, Transitional Care Centre Level 2
- Kingston, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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
- 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