Dialysis Aide-tpt(.6) Hemodialysis Tbay

**Ref# 24SEI210**

**1 ‑ Temporary Part Time (.6) ‑ Dialysis Aide**

**Hemodialysis Thunder Bay**

**It is a condition of this posting that your home unit can accommodate your temporary absence in the event**

**you are successful.**

This position will involve working the days, evenings and weekend shifts. The shift is not to be interpreted as a

guarantee.

Reporting to the Manager of the Renal department, the incumbent will work collaboratively with the nurses in the

department. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Dialysis Aide provides support in the care of

hemodialysis patients by ensuring that dialysis machine and supplies are organized and safely set up for the

individual patient's dialysis treatment within the hemodialysis unit or in Critical Care.

Qualifications:

- Completion of Secondary School (Grade 12)
- Previous experience working in a health care environment interacting with patients, families and health care

professionals
- Technical aptitude, comfortable working with computerized equipment
- Able to work independently and be able to handle a work load with regular interruptions and changes in priorities
- Must possess English language communication skills sufficient to understand instructions, relay messages and to

communicate effectively with patients, families and members of the health care team
- Must possess English language literacy skills sufficient to record messages; read job procedures/instructions on

the hemodialysis machines, patient identification and records and supply labels
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job including lifting, pushing, pulling (a minimum of 5 kg)

reaching, standing and/or walking most of the day

Salary Range: $26.920 to 27.353

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient and Family Centred

Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care

philosophy.

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this

position.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

**Our Mission**: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

**Our Vision**: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

**Our Values**: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on **Tuesday, 10 September, 2024**.

website.

Posted: September 3, 2024

SEIU