Patient Care Assistant, Part-Time (Temporary).

Patient Care Assistant

Inpatient Medicine/Surgical | Kingston General Hospital
Temporary Part-Time
CUPE | Pay Band F: $29.88 - $32.86 per hour

Rotating Shifts:

• 0700-1900
• 1900-0700
• 0700-1500
• 1500-2300
• 2300-0700

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care? Join Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) as a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) and become an integral part of a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to improving the lives of patients and families.

As a PCA on Connell 3, you will play a vital role in supporting patients with their daily care needs while helping to create a safe, comfortable, and healing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for recent Personal Support Worker graduates or experienced healthcare professionals looking to build their skills within one of southeastern Ontario's leading academic health sciences centres.

Why Join KHSC?

At KHSC, you'll have the opportunity to:

✅ Make a meaningful impact on patient care every shift
✅ Work alongside skilled nurses and healthcare professionals
✅ Gain valuable acute-care experience in a hospital setting
✅ Be part of a supportive, team-focused culture
✅ Contribute to patient and family-centred care excellence

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), you will support the delivery of high-quality patient care by:

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and oral care.
• Supporting patient mobility through lifting, repositioning, transferring, ambulating, and turning patients safely.
• Assisting with meals, nourishment, hydration, and low-risk feeding activities as assigned.
• Monitoring and documenting assigned patient care activities, including intake and output, weights, and activities of daily living.
• Preparing patient rooms for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized care environment.
• Communicating observations and changes in patient condition promptly and accurately to nursing staff.
• Supporting a culture of respect, dignity, and compassionate care for patients and families.

What You Bring

We are looking for caring, dependable individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment and are committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a Personal Support Worker (PSW) program or equivalent within the past two years.
• Candidates who graduated more than two years ago must possess a minimum of one year of full-time equivalent work experience within the last five years.
• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 150 hours of PSW or equivalent clinical/work experience in a long-term care or complex continuing care setting within the last five years.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven reliability and regular attendance.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
  
  

Physical Requirements

This position involves frequent standing, walking, lifting, transferring, and repositioning of patients. Successful candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the role.

Join a team where compassion, collaboration, and excellence come together to provide outstanding care. Apply today and help make a difference in the lives of patients and families at KHSC.

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at KHSC. KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.

Kingston Health Sciences Centre may use artificial intelligence systems to assess and screen applicants. All hiring decisions are made in accordance with KHSC policies and applicable employment legislation.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for next steps will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.