Hemodialysis Assistant - Nephrology

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto General Hospital is seeking a Hemodialysis Assistant to support the Nephrology team in the Hemodialysis Unit. You will assist with patient care and help prepare and disinfect dialysis machines for daily use.

Key duties include transporting patients, stocking supplies, recording in patient charts, and maintaining unit cleanliness. The role requires flexibility for shifts and a focus on safety and team collaboration.

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 Dialysis Assistant 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Dialysate 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 patient’s 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma

CPR certification

Dialysis Assistant course

Tools

Dialysis equipment familiarity

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 29.45 - CAD 30.36 - 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: CUPE
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site:Toronto General Hospital
Department:Nephrology
Reports to:Manager
Wage Range:$29.45 - $30.36 per hour(start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 37.5Hours per Week
Shifts:11 am - 7 pm
Status:Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date:October 15, 2026

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
• Dialysate 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 patient’s 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 Dialysis Assistant 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

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.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.