Dialysis Assistant - MRHH Hemodialysis
About the role
Job Description The Dialysis Assistant assists in performing a variety of routine functions related to the provision of hemodialysis, following infection control and department policies and procedures.
Contribute To Safe, Quality Care By
- Managing a workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Addressing and resolving issues in a productive, respectful manner.
- Exercising sound professional judgment and using best practice guidelines.
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures.
What must you have?
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Knowledge of dialysis machines and the inner working of supporting a dialysis unit, required.
What else do you bring?
- Healthcare experience in an acute care environment.
- Well-developed keyboarding/ computer skills with a minimum keyboarding speed of 50-60 wpm and experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Excellent interpersonal, listening, and verbal and written communication skills in English, with an ability to deliver information and work effectively with patients, families and colleagues.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and adjust to new or unexpected events.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Preferably, Your Profile Also Includes
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate or willing to obtain within three months of hire.
- Ability to speak a second language.
- Previous experience within the Dialysis Assistant classification.
- This position is represented by OPSEU.
- May be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.
Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.
About Mackenzie Health
Mackenzie Health is a regional healthcare provider in Southwest York Region. It includes two hospitals (Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital) and a network of community- based services Full service Community hospital including Emergency, Acute inpatient, Complex Care, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic, Palliative, Ambulatory and Long Term Care services
We provide regional leadership in: Chronic Kidney Disease/Dialysis; Stroke Care; Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault. Our Clinical Programs, Emergency and Medicine Program, Surgery Program, Women and Child Program, Diagnostics and Therapeutics Program, and Chronic Disease and Seniors Health Program. In addition to our two full-service hospitals, we have 6 offsite locations in Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Barrie – providing: Brain Injury Services, Behaviour Mgmt, Diabetes Education, Chronic Kidney Disease/Dialysis, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault (DASA) Care Centre of York Region, YCH Foundation, Health and Wellness, Preschool Autism Services, Rehabilitation, Sexuality Clinic.
Mackenzie Health’s three-year strategic plan – Trusted team. Compassionate care. – is our pledge to each other and to our communities to provide highly reliable, safe care to every patient who comes to Mackenzie Health. Throughout the strategic planning process we have committed to four priority areas – Patient Care Excellence, People are our Strength, Growing with our Communities and Integrated Care.
Account monitored by Communications and Public Affairs, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm.
Dialysis Assistant - MRHH Hemodialysis
About the role
Job Description The Dialysis Assistant assists in performing a variety of routine functions related to the provision of hemodialysis, following infection control and department policies and procedures.
Contribute To Safe, Quality Care By
- Managing a workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Addressing and resolving issues in a productive, respectful manner.
- Exercising sound professional judgment and using best practice guidelines.
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures.
What must you have?
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Knowledge of dialysis machines and the inner working of supporting a dialysis unit, required.
What else do you bring?
- Healthcare experience in an acute care environment.
- Well-developed keyboarding/ computer skills with a minimum keyboarding speed of 50-60 wpm and experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Excellent interpersonal, listening, and verbal and written communication skills in English, with an ability to deliver information and work effectively with patients, families and colleagues.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and adjust to new or unexpected events.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Preferably, Your Profile Also Includes
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate or willing to obtain within three months of hire.
- Ability to speak a second language.
- Previous experience within the Dialysis Assistant classification.
- This position is represented by OPSEU.
- May be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.
Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.
About Mackenzie Health
Mackenzie Health is a regional healthcare provider in Southwest York Region. It includes two hospitals (Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital) and a network of community- based services Full service Community hospital including Emergency, Acute inpatient, Complex Care, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic, Palliative, Ambulatory and Long Term Care services
We provide regional leadership in: Chronic Kidney Disease/Dialysis; Stroke Care; Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault. Our Clinical Programs, Emergency and Medicine Program, Surgery Program, Women and Child Program, Diagnostics and Therapeutics Program, and Chronic Disease and Seniors Health Program. In addition to our two full-service hospitals, we have 6 offsite locations in Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Barrie – providing: Brain Injury Services, Behaviour Mgmt, Diabetes Education, Chronic Kidney Disease/Dialysis, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault (DASA) Care Centre of York Region, YCH Foundation, Health and Wellness, Preschool Autism Services, Rehabilitation, Sexuality Clinic.
Mackenzie Health’s three-year strategic plan – Trusted team. Compassionate care. – is our pledge to each other and to our communities to provide highly reliable, safe care to every patient who comes to Mackenzie Health. Throughout the strategic planning process we have committed to four priority areas – Patient Care Excellence, People are our Strength, Growing with our Communities and Integrated Care.
Account monitored by Communications and Public Affairs, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm.