Unit Aide (Personal Support Worker)

Status : Part Time
Work Location : Providence Care Hospital
Employee Group : OPSEU 4104 Service/Clerica
Wage rate : $ 24.91 - $ 26.05
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

• One year experience in a hospital/healthcare setting in a patient/client care support position, preferred
• UFIRST / PIECES/ GPA Training, preferred
• Registration with the Registry of Personal Support Workers, preferred
• Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate Program from an accredited educational institution, at minimum
• Experience working with geriatric, palliative and rehabilitation population, preferred
• Completion of Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Position Responsibilities

• 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
• Uses proper body mechanics and proper transfer techniques as indicated on the Bedside Assessment
• Documents patient/client activities as required as per organizational policy and procedure
• 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.
• 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

Why Work At Providence Care Hospital

• On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
• State of the Art Building with on-site parking
• Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails
• Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires