Personal Support Working - Home Hemodialysis

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 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.

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