Resident Care Worker (Casual) - Dialysis Support Worker - Hemodialysis Network - 169757

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Dialysis Support Worker

(Patient Care Worker/Resident Care Worker)

Health PEI

Location – Hemodialysis Network (Various Locations)

To Create a Casual list (UPSE) Position

(Commencing Immediately)

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a dynamic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

Responsible for assisting nursing staff with care of dialysis patients, preparation of dialysis equipment and dialysis stations, maintenance of water treatment system, ordering of stock and special supplies and other duties as defined to maintain the daily operation of the PCH Dialysis Unit. The support worker is responsible for providing coverage for the dialysis services in other sites across the province if required. This position reports to the Hemodialysis Nurse Manager.

Duties will include:

• Dismantling and cleaning of hemodialysis machine and station.
• Disinfection of water treatment system.
• Assess environment and workspace for cleanliness and safety hazards.
• Compiles and distributes supplies to each dialysis station, determines stock and special supply needs and orders same.
• Maintenance of patient charts.
• Answers telephone and redirects as necessary.
• Assists with weighing patient pre and post dialysis.
• Assists patients with transports to / from unit and escorts patients as required.
• Assists in care of the isolated patients according to policy and procedures.
• Documentation on appropriate records.
• Unloading unit deliveries and stocking supply room.
• Performing other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have successfully completed Grade 12.
• Must have completed a recognized Nursing Attendant / Resident Care Worker course.
• Must successfully complete dialysis support worker training provided at the Dialysis Unit.
• Applicants must be capable of sustained physical activity.
• Must demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Must have knowledge of WHMIS protocols to handle hazardous materials and CPR.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate awareness and responsiveness to patient safety.
• Must be motivated and adaptable and able to work independently.
• Must demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality and work in professional manner with patients and co-workers.
• The successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record.
• Preference will be given to candidates with hemodialysis training

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Please note: Causal employees are called on short notice to relieve staff that are on leave, or unavailable for work. The number of shifts may vary depending on the worksite. The work for this position will be on an "on-call" basis only.

Salary Range: $30.35 - $33.01 per hour (Casual Rate of Pay)

Bi-Weekly Hours: On Demand (8- and 12- Hour Days / Evenings / Weekends as Required

Posting ID: 169757-0825HNCO

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8 or or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE. Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.