11 Oct
Home and Community Care Support Services
Scarborough
Are you an experienced registered nurse (RN), physiotherapist, occupational therapist, or social worker (RSW) seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You're looking in the right place.
As a Care Coordinator, you will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility, provide accessand referrals to community services, and engage with patients, caregivers and other health care practitioners.
Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.
As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness andwork-life balance.
Please note that the initial assignment for this position is a dedicated Team Care Coordinator (subject to change).
What will you do?
In collaboration with patients and their families, assess care needs, determine eligibility for services, and develop individual care and service plans
Link patients with service providers
Coordinate and monitor care plan delivery
Establish a helping relationship with patients and their families
Balance patient needs and choices with available resources, ensuring patients' values and preferences are respected
What must you have?
Membership, in good standing, with the applicable regulatory body: College of Nurses of Ontario (RN)College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (RSW)2+years of recent experience in community health or a related field
Knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources
Excellent interpersonal, communication, assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment
Established ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports and formsA valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
Proficient in a Windows environment
We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.
As a condition of employment,
all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.
What would give you the edge?
Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
Case management experience or recent related community experience
Ability to speak French or another second language
Hours of work: All hours of operation (Initially Monday-Friday 0830-1630; 70 hours per bi-weekly pay period) subject to change as per the Collective Agreement.
Position location and travel: Hybrid work model, subject to change.
Regular travel within the geographical region of Ontario Health at
Home Central East may be required.
A valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle are necessary.
What do we offer? We know wellness is supported with work-life balance.
In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuouslearning, growth and innovation, we offer: Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefitsValuable development opportunitiesMembership in a world class defined benefit pension planWho we are
We are Ontario Health at
Home, ready to serve every person in Ontario.
Ontario Health at
Home
We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.
If you're interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.
Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment
Ontario Health at
Home is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism.
We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Date Posted: October 9, 2024Closing Date: October 16, 2024Job Type: Temporary Full-time
Start Date: October 28, 2024Anticipated End Date: April 25, 2024Program: Community
Branch: Scarborough
Salary:$41.92-$51.91/hour
Group:ONA
▶️ Care Coordinator
🖊️ Home and Community Care Support Services
📍 Scarborough