Dialysis Aide

**CUPE**
- Job Title:_ Dialysis Aide x 2
- Status:_ Regular Part Time
- Department:_ Ambulatory Hemo In Centre - Oshawa
- Program:_ Nephrology
Days, Evenings, Weekends; 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
- Location:_ Lakeridge Health Oshawa
- Wage Schedule:_ $27.190 - $27.790 per hour
- Posting Reference:_ 2400003052, 2400003053

These positions are open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 19 September 2024 and closing at 11:59 pm on 26 September 2024.

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Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Dialysis Aide will provide excellent support to Lakeridge Health inpatients and outpatients from the community who require hemodialysis services and treatment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an integral member of the Nephrology Program, the Dialysis Aide is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting of hemodialysis machine, reverse osmosis machines; cleaning and disinfecting the patient environment; preparing and dismantling dialysis machines and disposing of equipment; maintaining and restocking supply bins; transporting specimens, and blood products; providing patient transportation to other units; assisting the Nursing team to hold access sites; assisting in moving of equipment; assisting with quality assurance testing of equipment, priming machines; disinfecting machines in isolation and procedure rooms; transporting and setting up equipment at off unit locations; and responsible for inventory of all off unit connectors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Grade 12 education
- Current Dialysis Attendant/Assistant certificate from a recognized college or equivalent or experience working as a Dialysis Aide
- Basic computer skills
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills are important for interaction with patients and staff
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills are required to multi-task and prioritize workload
- Must be able to prepare and dismantle hemodialysis machines/equipment;
- Must be able to transport hemodialysis machines/equipment inter and intra-departmentally;
- Must be able to organize and prioritize workload while functioning independently with minimum supervision;
- Must be able to work productively and independently in a demanding setting with distractions and interruptions at times;
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills;
- Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy
- Proven ability to act appropriately and effectively in an emergency situation;
- Proven ability to perform sequential tasks requiring manual dexterity, speed and hand-eye coordination;
- Must have satisfactory performance record;
- Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area;
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
- Must be willing to travel from site to site and assume on-call rotation;
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.