Dialysis Care Assistant - Team-Focused Patient Support

Brightshores; Owen Sound; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores in Owen Sound is seeking a part-time Dialysis Assistant to support the Dialysis Unit. The role reports to the Manager of Brightshores Cancer Center, Oncology, and Dialysis and involves assisting the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care.

Candidates should have dialysis training, aseptic technique, and strong computer skills including order entry. The position requires lifting up to 25 lbs and provides relief coverage as needed within a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Dialysis training and experience required.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Secondary School Diploma.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs and assist with transfers.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Experience with nursing computer applications/order entry.

Responsibilities

• Support Interdisciplinary Team in dialysis patient care.
• Set up, prime, clean, and move dialysis machines.
• Provide relief coverage as needed.
• Ensure patient safety and appropriate documentation.

Skills

Dialysis training

Aseptic technique

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Nursing computer applications

Order entry familiarity

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Health-related college program (preferred)

Tools

Order entry systems

Job description

Brightshores in Owen Sound is seeking a part-time Dialysis Assistant to support the Dialysis Unit. The role reports to the Manager of Brightshores Cancer Center, Oncology, and Dialysis and involves assisting the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care.

Candidates should have dialysis training, aseptic technique, and strong computer skills including order entry. The position requires lifting up to 25 lbs and provides relief coverage as needed within a collaborative team