UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital.With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princ...

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UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital.With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princ...

Company Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description
Union: CUPE
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Nephrology
Reports to: Manager
Wage Range: $ - $ per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: per Week




Shifts: 11 am - 7 pm
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: October 15, 2026

Duties
The principle responsibilities of the Hemodialysis Assistant include:

Assisting the Registered Nurse in the care of patients in the Hemodialysis Unit

Priming, dismantling and disinfecting of dialysis machines; set up and prime off unit machines;

Performing transportation responsibilities via bed, walker and/or wheelchair

Dialysate sampling; stocking the unit and storage room with supplies

Assisting patients with weighing, washroom trips, transfers, heavy lifting, etc.

Adhering to and performing routine safety measures and preventative maintenance; performing departmental duties

Retrieving and documenting in patient’s chart in addition to protecting patient records/information from all unauthorized persons

Ensuring general cleanliness of work area

Assisting the Registered Nurse and/or patient with other duties as assigned

Performing other duties consistent with the job classification as required.

Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Ability to speak, read and write English

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Previous experience in assistance with patient care; direct or indirect patient care essential





Must be flexible to work any of the possible shifts

Previous medical/surgical experience an asset

Previous experience as a hospital assistant an asset

Technical experience or Dialysis Assistant course an asset

CPR an asset

Heavy lifting required

May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations

Additional Information
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 versatile 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.

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.

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