Care Coordinator (Sioux Lookout)

Are you an experienced registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker, dietician, or speech language pathologist 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?

• 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
• 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

What must you have?

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

What would give you the edge?

• Case management experience or recent related community experience
• Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
• Ability to speak French or another second language

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, 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.