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Dialysis Assistant – Sussex Centre Hemodialysis Unit – Mississauga, Ontario
JOB POSTING #920625
Position: Dialysis Assistant
Location: Sussex Centre Hemodialysis Unit
Department: Hemodialysis Program
Salary/Rate: $18.97 – $23.71 per hour
Hours: Up to 22.5 hours per week; 0600 1800hrs ( may change as required) Shifts: Days, Evenings and Weekends, Holidays
Status: Casual
University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Dialysis Assistant in the Sussex Centre Hemodialysis Unit.
The Energy of the City. The Rewards of a Great Career.
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first” , encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN . The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning” , the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Find out about our purpose, values and principles here (http://www.uhn.ca/corporate/AboutUHN/Purpose_Performance/Pages/purpose_values_principles.aspx) .
The principle responsibilities of the Dialysis Assistant include: provide housekeeping duties for the dialysis unit. Assist with preparation and cleaning of dialysis machines. Maintain the supply inventory working collaboratively with staff and check supply accuracy. Priming, dismantling and disinfecting of dialysis machines; performing transportation responsibilities when needed via walker and/or wheelchair; dialysate sampling; ordering and stocking supplies; assist patients with weighing, washroom trips, transfers, heavy lifting, etc.; adhering to and performing routine safety measures and preventative maintenance; performing departmental duties; retrieving and documenting in patient’s chart in addition to protecting patient records/information from all unauthorized persons; ensuring cleanliness of work area; assist Clinical Coordinator/ Registered Nurse with other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
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Ability to speak, read and write English
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Previous housekeeping/ hospital experience is preferred
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Experience in assisting with patient care; direct or indirect patient care is essential
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Must be flexible to work any of the shifts
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Dialysis experience preferred
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Heavy lifting required
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May be required to work at other sites multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations
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Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
POSTED DATE: June 8, 2023 CLOSING DATE: June 15, 2023
For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
University Health Network has a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.