Dialysis Assistant In-centre Wilson

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Humber River Health in Toronto is seeking a Dialysis Assistant to support the Hemodialysis unit. You will prepare supplies, set up machines, assist patients, and help keep the unit clean and efficient. The position requires a high school diploma, two years dialysis experience, and the ability to work 8-hour shifts including evenings.

We value safety, teamwork, and a commitment to equity. This permanent full-time role is based at Humber River Health, Wilson Site, offering a stable career in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years recent dialysis experience.
• Read and understand basic medical terminology.
• Able to assemble equipment for specific tasks.
• Knowledge of infection control principles is preferred.
• Able to lift and move equipment and work in Hemodialysis Unit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supplies and patient charts, set up dialysis machines.
• Strip bloodlines and dialyzers; clean/disinfect dialysis machines.
• Clean stretchers, chairs and tables; move equipment as needed.
• Transport dialysis equipment and patients within the hospital.
• Deliver and pick up specimens from the Lab.

Skills

Dialysis knowledge

Medical terminology

Equipment assembly

Infection control

Patient handling

Education

High school diploma

Dialysis Assistant course (asset)

Job description

Humber River Health. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.

Humber River Health is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.

Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.

These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families.

This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.

Responsibilities

• Preparing supplies create access bundles, prepare patient charts, setting up and priming dialysis machines for treatment.
• Stripping bloodlines and dialyzers from machines using BSP standards. Cleaning/disinfecting dialysis machines internally and externally between treatments.
• Cleaning stretchers, chairs, tables between patient treatments as required. Moving appropriate equipment in and out of unit depending on patient requirements.
• Transporting and setting up dialysis equipment for acute treatments in various areas of hospital.
• Transporting patients as required. Assisting patients to appropriate station; assisting nursing staff with patient transfers.
• Delivering and picking up specimens from the Lab as required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years recent experience in Dialysis required.
• Completion of a Dialysis Assistant course an asset.
• Must have demonstrated ability to read and understand basic medical terminology, concepts of sterility and aseptic technique.
• Must have demonstrated ability to assemble equipment for a specific task or function.
• Ability and willingness to learn, understand, and follow basic technical concepts as they relate to complex electronic and hydraulic system operations. Ability to understand and problem solve issues related to medical equipment and its safe use in the Hemodialysis Unit.
• Must have basis knowledge of infection control principles. Must have demonstrated organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Must be physically able to perform duties requiring heavy exertion (lifting, pushing, pulling).
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are delivering Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today. We are proud to have been recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician and volunteer engagement. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.

Employment Status: Permanent Full-time. Hours of Work: Available to work 8 hour day and evening shifts from Monday to Sunday, 0600-2300. Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site. Labour Group: NOWU. Reporting Relationship: Manager, Haemodialysis. Hourly Rate: $28.097- $29.740