Job Description

Looking for more? At VHA Home HealthCare, more is not just our commitment to clients, but to our incredible team of Health Care Professionals. We are currently seeking: Pharmacists— Contract (Part-Time and Full-Time) for 1 year in Toronto, Candidates are expected to start in August (possibility of extension) for potentially the following projects, but not limited to: 1. Developing a new pharmacy role in the home care sector; this may include preparing research proposals, designing process maps, and meeting with external stakeholders. The pharmacist would also be expected to see clients in-person or virtually and ensure appropriate clinical functions are completed (e.g., patient counseling, appropriate documentation, pharmaceutical care, etc.) and work with the healthcare team to review medication use. 2. Ontario Health Team-related initiatives that require expertise from Pharmacists to contribute to advancing patient care in home and community care 3. COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Efforts—handle, prepare and administer vaccines for injection; provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians and/or nurses, manage inventory; provide patient counselling as appropriate; and complete all required reports and documentation. 4. Other VHA initiatives that would benefit from including Pharmacists as part of the care team Education and training will be provided with support in advance and on site to ensure all PPE is provided and physical distancing for those participating in the COVID-19 and/or flu vaccination efforts.
Required Skills

• Graduate from an accredited post-secondary Pharmacy Program (i.e., B.Sc Phm, M. ScPhm, PharmD)
• Successful completion of an OCP-approved injection training course is preferred; copy of certificate will be required as proof
• COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory upon hire, vaccination receipt will be required as proof
• Valid certification in CPR and First Aid is recommended
• Strong leadership skills are an asset (i.e., strategic thinking, great team player, dependable)
• Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to client care and work independently
• Committed to client centred care and client centred learning—with health teaching experience
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and to manage competing priorities/deadlines
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, nurses and physicians
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Confident with Infection Prevention and Control practices and use of PPE
• Experience in working with older adults with a commitment to cultural diversity
• Previous experience with aseptic medication preparation and flu vaccine administration, an asset
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills to enable collaboration with internal staff members and external partner organizations
• Strong focus on social determinants of health and commitment to social justice and working successfully with marginalized groups
• Use of proper body mechanics and successful completion of the Physical Readiness Test to ensure safe work practices are followed, including mobility, transfers, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car is required to travel (preferred but not mandatory)

Why Work at VHA?

• VHA has over 90 years of experience providing high quality care you can be proud of
• A stimulating, client and family focused work environment
• We invest in our staff, offering continuous opportunities for learning
• Competitive compensation and paid orientation
• A confidential, free Employee Assistance Program is available to all staff and service providers
• We foster a supportive, and respectful team environment

Creating opportunities for more independence; it’s what people in the community rely on us for and what VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) a not-for-profit charity—has provided since 1925. With over 2,700 staff and service providers VHA offers home and community services that support Ontarians’ independence including: homemaking, nursing, personal support and rehabilitation services. Our caring, professional team offers spectacular care to Ontario seniors, families, adults and children living with disabilities or suffering from a chronic or terminal illness, helping them live life more independently, in comfort and with dignity.
PLEASE NOTE: To protect the health and safety of our employees, clients and their families and in the interest to follow strong public health measures, it is a requirement of employment at VHA Home Healthcare to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. A fully vaccinated person means you have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, at least 14 days prior to your start date and you will need to provide proof by submitting a copy of your Ministry of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Administration Receipts or government vaccination passport. VHA Home HealthCare will consider cases needing accommodation as stipulated by the Ontario Human Rights Code. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a request for accommodation with an explanation of the ground and/or any supporting documentation to assist in the determination of exemption from this condition.
WHAT’S NEXT To apply, please go to www.vha.ca/careers to complete our quick and easy online application. VHA Home HealthCare is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please let us know in advance. We thank all candidates who apply and will review applications as they are received, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
VHA Home HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. VHA is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment.