Dialysis Aide - Whitby, Canada - Lakeridge Health

Lakeridge Health

Verified Company

Whitby, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

CUPE

LAKERIDGE HEALTH

DIALYSIS AIDE

REGIONAL NEPHROLOGY PROGRAM

CASUAL PART TIME

LAKERIDGE HEALTH WHITBY

SALARY:
$26.40 to $26.98 per hour

CUPE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include:

cleaning and disinfecting of hemodialysis machine, reverse osmosis machines; preparing and dismantling dialysis machines and disposing of equipment; restocking supply bins; maintaining and stocking supplies; transporting specimens to the Laboratory and obtaining blood, albumin etc.; providing patient transportation to other units; assisting the Registered Nurse 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current aseptic technique course is preferred;
Must be able to prepare and dismantle hemodialysis machines/equipment;
Must be able to transport hemodialysis machines/equipment inter and intradepartmentally;
Minimum Grade XII education, ability to read and write English to the level required for the job;
Physically able to perform essential duties as outlined in the Physical demands analysis;
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 problemsolving and organizational skills;
Demonstrate maintenance of a safe and orderly work environment;
Maintains patient confidentiality;
Proven ability to act appropriately and effectively in an emergency situation;
Proven ability to perform sequential tasks requiring manual dexterity, speed and handeye 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 inservice 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 oncall rotation; and
Proven good attendance with the capability of maintaining this same standard.

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 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.