Personal Support Worker - Home Hemodialysis

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, West Park Healthcare Centre 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 17,000 employees, more than 1,250 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 2
New or Replacement: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital & Community setting
Department: UHN at Home
Reports to: Manager, UHN at Home
Hours: 37.5 per week
Wage Range: $23.11 - $28.89 per hour
Shifts: 8 hour shifts - Days, Evenings and/or weekends
Status: Permanent Full-Time – Contingent upon Continued Funding
Closing Date: November 16, 2026

Job Summary:

Reporting to UHN at Home, the Home Hemodialysis PSW will assist patients undergoing Home Hemodialysis by delivering direct care and ensuring the patient’s comfort and safety throughout the dialysis treatment. Additionally, the Home Hemodialysis PSW will support other duties as needed, including general patient care tasks and other responsibilities as required.

The initial assignment will include a combination of supporting Home Dialysis patients and providing visiting PSW services to UHN at Home patients in the community. Assignments may be adjusted based on patient volumes, staff coverage, and evolving Program needs, and may include changes to the mix of Home Dialysis and visiting PSW responsibilities.

Duties:

• Performing Home Hemodialysis for patients based on the delegation from a nurse or other regulated health care provider
• Providing direct patient care and ensuring the comfort and safety of the patient during dialysis sessions.
• Working with an external vendor to manage the supplies and inventory in the patient’s home
• Maintaining documentation pre, intra and post dialysis to understand the patient’s tolerance to the treatment to support program and operational reporting needs
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing, and bathing, meal planning and preparation, mobility and transfers and light household duties such as cleaning, laundry, and washing dishes
• Includes but is not strictly limited to performing basic patient care functions, which contribute to the implementation of the plan of care.
• Provides care using their knowledge, skills and abilities, including how to report outcomes and escalate safety concerns.

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of high school and 1-year Personal Support Worker Certificate from a recognized college/Occupational Therapist Assistant Certificate or Physiotherapy Assistant Certificate (Ontario College Certificate) from an accredited community college or a recent UHN approved private career college
• Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) program is required
• 2+ years of practical experience
• Experience with direct patient care is required
• Ability to handle daily mild to moderate physical exertion (ex: constant standing, walking, climbing, reaching, sitting)
• Computer literacy and basic proficiency is required with a demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to new technology
• Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required
• Access to a reliable vehicle and the ability to travel to patient locations as required is mandatory
• A valid driver’s license, adequate insurance (personal automobile policy with a minimum 1$ million (liability limit)

Professional Affiliations/Memberships:

• HSCPOA (The Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority)

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 https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.

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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.

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.