Care Coordinator- Future Oppourtunities

Ontario Health atHome; Brampton; On-site; CAD 59,939 - 69,734; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation packages

Defined benefit pension plan

Valuable development opportunities

Job summary

A community health organization in Peel Region is seeking a Care Coordinator to assess patient care needs and facilitate access to services. This role requires at least 1 year of experience in community health and includes skills in communication, assessment, and problem-solving. The organization values equity and inclusion, offering comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. Candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must have membership in applicable regulatory body.
• At least 1 year experience in community health or related field required.
• Knowledge of health care delivery system and community resources is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility.
• Provide access and referrals to community services.
• Engage with patients, caregivers, and health care practitioners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Membership with regulatory body

1+ years of experience in community health

Tools

Windows environment proficiency

Job description

Introduction

Are you an experienced registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker (MSW), 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.

About the Role

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 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.

Qualifications

• Membership, in good standing, with the applicable regulatory body:
  • College of Nurses of Ontario
  • College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
  • College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
  • Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
  • College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario
• 1+ 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’s 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
• Valuable development opportunities
• Membership in a world‑class defined benefit pension plan
• Salary: $43.51 per hour to $50.62 per hour

Who We Are

We are Ontario Health atHome, 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

Ontario 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.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.