Health Care Aide - Hemodialysis

William-Osler-Health-System-8; Toronto; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

William Osler Health System in Ontario is hiring for a part-time dialysis patient services role. Under the direction of the clinical team you will perform direct patient services tasks including transfers, patient temperatures, weighing and using aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities include comprehensive cleaning, preparation and disinfection of dialysis machines, preparation of pre-packages, waste removal, linen and restock of supplies; transport of equipment and maintenance of a safe

Qualifications

• Registered with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA).
• Personal support worker certificate from a recognized Canadian Community College.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience with dialysis patients and dialysis machine prep.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient transfer, care, and vital signs using aseptic techniques.
• Clean, prepare and disinfect dialysis machines.
• Prepare pre-packages, manage waste, linen, and restock supplies.
• Transport equipment and maintain a safe environment.
• Collaborate with the clinical team and travel between Osler sites as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Aseptic techniques

CPR

Dialysis experience

Computers

Flexibility

Willingness to travel

Education

HSCPOA registration

Personal support worker certificate

Tools

Meditech

Job description

• Departments: E. Hemodialysis - 0571.340861001
• Job Category: Dialysis
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Union Group: CUPE
• Schedule: Days/Evenings 8/12 hours
• Employment Type: Part Time

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands‑on skills development, cross‑department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient‑inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

Under the direction/supervision of the clinical team, you will perform direct patient services tasks.

Accountabilities:

• Assisting with patient transfer/care, patient temperatures, weighing and utilizing aseptic techniques
• Accommodation and support services responsibilities including:
  • Comprehensive cleaning, preparation and disinfection of dialysis machines
  • Preparation of dialysis pre-packages, waste removal, linen, and restock of supplies
  • Transporting equipment and supplies with solution and maintenance of a safe environment

Qualifications

• Registered with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA)
• Personal support worker certificate from a recognized Canadian Community College
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques
• Current CPR
• Recent related experience with chronically ill patients including knowledge of the complex needs of the dialysis patient
• Must have recent experience in dialysis machine preparation including priming and disinfecting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility to meet unit needs
• Ability to work well with team members
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Meditech system
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record required
• Ability to travel between and work at all Osler sites as required
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration

Additional Information

Hours: Currently days/evenings 8 & 12 hoursincluding weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary: 2024/2025*
Minimum: $31.45 per hour
Maximum: $32.09 per hour

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail] .

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.