Overview
Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home and community settings.
We are looking for a Home Care Specialist, Integrated Care Solutions who can be autonomous in leading a team of Personal Support Workers / Nurses / CTC's, and comfortable providing support to staff and clients. Our next Home Care Specialist will thrive in a forward-thinking culture where being a self-starter and taking initiative will drive the success of their role leading the team.
This is a full-time permanent role, on-site based in our East Toronto office in conjunction with traveling for client visits.
Responsibilities
- You will be overseeing service provider personnel and ensuring compliance with policies on client safety, risk reduction, and staff safety.
- You are driven and thrive off delivering the best service possible to staff and clients.
- You will assess, plan, collaborate with the client, family, and other members of the health care team to establish and / or update the care plan and implement and evaluate client care with every client encounter and provide clinical advocacy
- You will use a variety of nursing skills such as IV antibiotic administration, IV Cannulation, Chemo disconnects, CVAD care, and PORT-A-CATH care access / de-access, Wound Care, Intravenous Care, Diabetes Management Support, CVAD, and Drain Care management to name a few.
- You will be responsible for the day-day management and coordination of the services your staff will provide to the community.
- You thrive on being a self-starter and can work well under minimal supervision.
- You can work in a team but are proven to be reliable while working independently.
- You are a problem solver at heart and when problems do arise you are able to find solutions and able to provide the best customer service possible.
Skills needed for success
- Undergraduate degree in Nursing from a recognized accredited school of nursing
- Active registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, as a Registered Nurse(RN).
- 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role.
- You are a highly energetic and enthusiastic individual who loves to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
- Knowledge of home care delivery, gerontology, and integrated care models.
- Highly organized, with ability to multitask conflicting priorities.
- Demonstrated leadership, clinical, and communication skills.
- Experience working in a home / community-based setting is a nice to have.
What you can expect
As a member of Closing the Gap Healthcare’s Team Made for Caringtm, you can expect :
- Competitive total compensation package
- Group benefits including medical and dental
- Generous Vacation package
- In depth training and orientation to set you up for success
- A culture of performance recognition and appreciation
- A commitment to excellence