Home Dialysis Care Giver (NxStage Experience Preferred) – Walnut Creek, California

<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Home Dialysis Care Giver (NxStage Experience Preferred)<br><strong>Location: </strong>Walnut Creek, CA — Private Home Setting<br><strong>Schedule:</strong> 4 days per week<br><strong>Compensation: </strong>Competitive — based on experience<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br>We are seeking an experienced and dependable dialysis-trained professional to support an elderly gentleman who completes his dialysis treatments in his private home. This is not a facility or multi-location role. You will be the primary support person for one patient, four days a week, helping him maintain safety, comfort, and stability during each treatment.<br><br>The patient uses the NxStage home hemodialysis machine, and we are looking for someone who is already familiar with dialysis equipment, cannulation, and treatment protocols — or someone with strong dialysis experience who is confident transitioning into the home-care environment.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br>• Set up, operate, and monitor the NxStage home dialysis system during each treatment session<br>• Ensure adherence to dialysis protocols, sterile technique, and infection-prevention standards<br>• Observe and document vital signs and treatment responses<br>• Troubleshoot machine issues and escalate clinical concerns appropriately<br>• Maintain a clean, organized treatment area within the home<br>• Provide calm, compassionate support and companionship during treatment<br><br><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong><br>• Experience with home hemodialysis or in-center hemodialysis (NxStage strongly preferred)<br>• Competence in cannulation and dialysis machine operation<br>• Reliability, professionalism, and strong attention to detail<br>• Ability to work independently in a private home<br>• A calm, supportive presence — patient is elderly and values consistency<br><br><strong>Why This Role Is Unique</strong><br>• Work one-on-one with a stable, pleasant home dialysis patient<br>• Predictable schedule — four days per week<br>• No rotating facilities, no multiple patients, no high-volume clinic demands<br>• Make a meaningful impact on a patient’s health and quality of life in the comfort of his home</p>