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

Job description

**Job Title:** Home Dialysis Care Giver (NxStage Experience Preferred) **Location:** Walnut Creek, CA — Private Home Setting **Schedule:** 4 days per week **Compensation:** Competitive — based on experience **About the Role** 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. 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. **Key Responsibilities** • Set up, operate, and monitor the NxStage home dialysis system during each treatment session • Ensure adherence to dialysis protocols, sterile technique, and infection-prevention standards • Observe and document vital signs and treatment responses • Troubleshoot machine issues and escalate clinical concerns appropriately • Maintain a clean, organized treatment area within the home • Provide calm, compassionate support and companionship during treatment **What We’re Looking For** • Experience with home hemodialysis or in-center hemodialysis (NxStage strongly preferred) • Competence in cannulation and dialysis machine operation • Reliability, professionalism, and strong attention to detail • Ability to work independently in a private home • A calm, supportive presence — patient is elderly and values consistency **Why This Role Is Unique** • Work one-on-one with a stable, pleasant home dialysis patient • Predictable schedule — four days per week • No rotating facilities, no multiple patients, no high-volume clinic demands • Make a meaningful impact on a patient’s health and quality of life in the comfort of his home