At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess patient care needs and connect them with community services.
- Company: Join Ontario Health atHome, a leader in patient-centred care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan.
- Other info: Inclusive culture focused on equity, diversity, and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, or social worker with 2+ years experience.
The predicted salary is between 51.91 - 51.91 $ per hour.
Are you an experienced registered nurse (RN), physiotherapist, occupational therapist, or social worker (RSW) 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.
Please note that this Team Care Coordinator position is in the Point of Access, Hospital program.
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.
- Link patients with service providers.
- Coordinate and monitor care plan delivery.
- Establish a helping relationship with patients and their families.
- Balance patient needs and choices with available resources, ensuring patients’ values and preferences are respected.
What must you have?
- Membership, in good standing, with the applicable regulatory body: College of Nurses of Ontario (RN), College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (RSW).
- 2+ 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.
Hours of work: All hours of operation (Initially Monday-Friday 0830-1630; 70 hours per bi-weekly pay period) subject to change as per the Collective Agreement.
Position location and travel: Regular travel within the geographical region of Ontario Health at Home Central East may be required. A valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle are necessary.
What do we offer?
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits.
- Valuable development opportunities.
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan.
- Salary: $41.92-$51.91/hour.
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.
Care Coordinator in Toronto employer: Ontario Health atHome
At Ontario Health atHome, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being and professional growth of our Care Coordinators. Located in Scarborough, our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration among over 9,000 health care professionals, ensuring you have the support needed to provide patient-centred care while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. With attractive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to continuous learning, we empower our employees to thrive in their careers and make a meaningful impact in the community.
