Hemodialysis Assistant - Nephrology

Union: CUPE
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Nephrology
Reports to: Manager
Wage Range: $28.80 - $29.69 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: Up to 24 Hours per Week
Shifts: 0620-1420; 0730-1520; 1600-2350; 1530-2320; 2330-0720
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: August 28 2025

Duties

The principle responsibilities of the HEMODIALYSIS ASSISTANT include: assisting the Registered Nurse in the care of patients in the Hemodialysis Unit; priming dismantling and disinfecting of dialysis machines; set up and prime off unit machines; performing transportation responsibilities via bed walker and/or wheelchair; dial sate sampling; stocking the unit and storage room with supplies; assisting 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 patients chart in addition to protecting patient records/information from all unauthorized persons; ensuring general cleanliness of work area; assisting the Registered Nurse and/or patient with other duties as assigned; performing other duties consistent with the job classification as required.

Qualifications :

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• Ability to speak read and write English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in assistance with patient care; direct or indirect patient care essential
• Must be flexible to work any of the possible shifts
• Previous medical/surgical experience an asset
• Previous experience as a hospital assistant an asset
• Technical experience or technical course an asset
• CPR an asset
• Heavy lifting required
• May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time