Dialysis Aide

Company Description

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Union: CUPE
Site: Bickle Centre, Toronto Rehab 
Department: Environmental Services 
Reports to: Supervisor/Manager
Hours: 27  hours every other week
Salary:  $ $ per hour (Start rate: $ per hour in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Shifts: Sunday-Friday 1830-2300
Posted Date:  June 06, 2024
Closing Date: June 13, 2024

Duties

Attend required education and safety training. Assist in training new personnel in all required job functions. Collecting, packaging, and disposing of all garbage. Replenish supplies in washrooms. Perform cleaning duties - sweeping, dusting, disinfecting, and washing of assigned areas. Porter patients to and from appointments to TUC Dialysis Suite. Communicate changes in schedule to Clinic’s Administrative Assistant. Coordinate transportation, as needed. Porter patients to and from other clinic appointments including external appointments. Deliver patient records, appointment cards, supplies and equipment to and from the clinics. Assist with patient handling as required. Assist with preparation of patient transfers to outpatient clinics. Secondary clinic duties as required.

Qualifications

Partial secondary school up to grade 10 or equivalent. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to follow procedures and verbal instruction exactly. Must possess the flexibility to adapt to daily changes in workload. Ability to handle heavy exertion – constant standing and/or walking on a frequent basis. Ability to handle heavy physical effort – pushing wheelchairs, stretchers, and other equipment. Ability to operate machinery , floor polisher, wet vac etc. Ability to handle lifting weight range 40 - 60 lbs.

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 )  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.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. 

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially. 

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

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.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

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.

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