Care Coordinator

Local Health Integration Networks; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Care Coordinator to enhance patient care and support health in the community. In this vital role, you will assess patient needs, provide referrals, and collaborate with a diverse team of health professionals. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient-centered care while enjoying comprehensive compensation and benefits, along with a commitment to your professional growth and work-life balance. Join a team that values equity, inclusion, and diversity, making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals across Ontario.

Benefits

Comprehensive Compensation Packages

Development Opportunities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in community health or related field required.
• Membership in good standing with applicable regulatory body is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility.
• Provide access and referrals to community services.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered Nurse

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Social Worker (MSW)

Speech Language Pathologist

Tools

Windows Environment

Job description

Job Description

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.

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.

What must you have?

• 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.

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

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 we are

We are Ontario Health at Home, 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 at Home 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.