Dialysis Assistant

University Health Network; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Employee discounts

Job summary

University Health Network in Mississauga is seeking a Dialysis Assistant to perform housekeeping in the Sussex Centre dialysis unit and assist with patient care. You will maintain supplies, prime and clean dialysis machines, and support staff as needed, including transporting materials and assisting with patient transfers.

The role requires flexibility across shifts, attention to safety, and the ability to document in patient records while protecting confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Previous housekeeping/hospital experience preferred.
• Experience assisting with patient care (direct or indirect).
• Must be flexible to work any shifts.
• Hemodialysis work experience preferred.
• Heavy lifting required.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties in the dialysis unit.
• Maintain inventory and check supply accuracy.
• Prime, dismantle, clean and disinfect dialysis machines.
• Transport supplies and assist patient transfers.
• Record patient data and protect privacy.
• Support Clinical Coordinator/ RN with duties.
• Ensure cleanliness of the work area.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Flexible to shifts

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 21.3 - CAD 26.62 - hourly

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union:Non-Union
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site:Sussex Centre, 90 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga
Department:Dialysis
Reports to:Manager
Wage Range: $21.30 - $26.62 per hour
Hours:Various
Shifts:Days, 0600-1800 including Stat Holidays
Status:Casual
Closing Date: October 29, 2026

Job Summary:

The Dialysis Assistant at Sussex Centre dialysis provides housekeeping duties for the dialysis unit. The individual also maintains the supply inventory working collaboratively with staff and check supply accuracy. Priming, dismantling, cleaning 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

• Previous housekeeping/ hospital experience is preferred
• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in assisting with patient care; direct or indirect patient care is essential
• Must be flexible to work any of the shifts
• Hemodialysis work experience preferred
• Heavy lifting required
• May be required to work at other sitesmultiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations

Additional Information

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 https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close 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 UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

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.