Dialysis Assistant #085-24

Job Posting #085-24

POSITION TITLE: DIALYSIS ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT: DIALYSIS UNIT
POSITION/LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
CLOSING DATE: MARCH 3 2024
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. 12 MONTHS)
WAGE RATE: $26.136 - $26.686

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager of Critical Care and Dialysis, the Dialysis Assistant plays a key role in the Dialysis Unit by supporting the Interdisciplinary Team to provide quality patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Ability to understand written and verbal job instruction
• Secondary School Diploma
• Knowledge of and proven application of aseptic technique
• Working knowledge of computers
• Functional ability to set up, prime, clean and move dialysis machines
• Ability to lift supplies and equipment up to 25lbs and assist with patient lifts/transfers
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing computer applications (i.e. order entry)
• Ability to provide relief coverage
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Successful completion of a health related college program
• Previous computer application experience including order entry
• Healthy moves certification
• Successful completion of an Asepsis course
• Knowledge of dialysis therapy and equipment

Thank you for your interest in employment at Brightshores Health System. We have many exciting opportunities available. Brightshores is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage Indigenous people, racialized persons / persons of colour, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 to apply and self-identify. Please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the recruitment and selection process. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: $26.14-$26.69 per hour

Work Location: In person