Job Description

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CARE AND BE CARED FOR - THIS IS YOUR HOME
Are you an experienced registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker (MSW), dietitian, or speech language pathologist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You\xe2\x80\x99re 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 \xe2\x80\x93 you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care \xe2\x80\x93 and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 8,000 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 patients\xe2\x80\x99 values and preferences are respected
What must you have?
Membership, in good standing, with the applicable regulatory body:
o College of Nurses of Ontario
o College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
o College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
o College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario
o Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
o College of Dietitians of Ontario

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 driver\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

Ability to complete 3-4 home visits daily, which may involve substantial driving or walking depending on the location of the visit, and includes patient assessments, forms completion (electronically and manually), and communicating with patients and families to ensure their understanding.

Assumes other duties as appropriate.
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
The position may involve travel throughout the Central East geographic region. A valid Ontario driver\'s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.

Please note, this position is Community.

Additional Information:
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:
Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
Valuable development opportunities
Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan Who are we?
We are Home and Community Care Support Services, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

Why join us?
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
Home and Community Care Support Services 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.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2155110
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Peterborough, ON, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned