Job Description

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? Youxe2x80x99re looking in the right place.As a Care Coordinator, you will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility, provide access and 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 xe2x80x93 you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care xe2x80x93 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 and work-life balance.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 patientsxe2x80x99 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 forms
• A valid driverxe2x80x99s 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 changeRegular travel within the geographical region of Ontario Health atHome Central East may be required. A valid Ontario driverxe2x80x99s 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 continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: xe2x80x8b

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefitsxe2x80x8b
• Valuable development opportunitiesxe2x80x8b
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension planxe2x80x8b

Who we areWe are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. Ontario Health atHome 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 youxe2x80x99re 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 CommitmentOntario Health atHome 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: September 27, 2024Closing Date: October 4, 2024Job Type: Temporary Full-timeStart Date: October 15, 2024Anticipated End Date: September 1, 2025Program: CommunityBranch: LindsaySalary: $41.92-$51.91/hourGroup: ONA

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