Job Description

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: 37.5 Hours 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.
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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
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Additional Information

Why join UHN?

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.)
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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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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