Health Care Aide, Dialysis

at  InterlakeEastern Regional Health Authority

DESCRIPTION:

Health Care Aide, Dialysis

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized Educational Institute.
• Current certification in BCLS
• Demonstrates understanding of the role of the Health Care Aide within a health care setting.
• Knowledge of the techniques and procedures of patient/resident care related to activities of daily living.
• Knowledge of safe patient handling techniques.
• Knowledge of Violence Prevention Program training and processes.
• Acknowledgement of the infinite value of human life, respecting the rights of all individuals to live and die with dignity.
• Mandatory education sessions as set out by the program.
• Previous related experience in health care setting preferred.
• Previous related experience in renal health care setting preferred.
• Collects and distributes supplies and equipment required for dialysis treatments and other nursing procedures as directed by the nurse.
• Assists in care of dialysis-specific equipment (i.e. disinfecting and rinsing machines, wiping down dialysis machines/Beds between treatments with appropriate solutions). (May not apply at all sites)
• Sets up and strips down dialysis stations and machines in preparation for patient treatments. (May not apply at all sites) Reports malfunctioning equipment to the professional nurse.
• Receives patient, weighs patient and settles patient in individual unit assisting with transfers as needed.
• Restocks supply carts and shelves routinely (this includes the nursing area, storage area, isolation and utility room), using an approved rotational method.
• Ordering of stock supplies ensuring adequate stock is in place from central storage at the site, as well as supplies from Winnipeg Dialysis.
• Answers telephone and relays messages as needed.
• Functions within established guidelines for compiling statistical information (utilization stats).
• Arrive and discharge patients in the Admission/Discharge/Transfer (ADT) system (may not be applicable to all sites). Requires approximately 15-30 minutes per shift.
• Prepares requisitions and forwards specimens to appropriate areas as indicated.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills through clear communication and positive behavior within the Respectful Workplace Policy.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to recognize and purse self-development opportunities.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
• Ability to respect and promote a cultural diverse population.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in an environment that promotes and is conducive to pets where applicable.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the job.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

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