Care Coordinator (#141-23) Jobs

Are you an experienced registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist or social worker 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 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 – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care – 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
• Coordinate and monitor care plan delivery
• Balance patient needs and choices with available resources, ensuring patients’ values and preferences are respected
• Establish a helping relationship with patients and their families
• Link patients with service providers

What must you have?

• 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.
• Membership, in good standing, with the applicable regulatory body
• College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources
• College of Nurses of Ontario
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, assessment problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Established ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports and forms
• Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment
• Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Recent experience in community health or a related field
• Proficient in a Windows environment

What would give you the edge?

• Ability to speak French or another second language
• 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

What you should know

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Effective Date September 5, 2023 to September 13, 2024

Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by July 31, 2023 at 430 p.m.

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

• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
• Valuable development opportunities
• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits

Who we are

We are Home and Community Care Support Services, ready to serve every person in Ontario. 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

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.