Care Coordinator Bilingual Temporary Full Time Eastern Champlain South Cornwall

Are you an experienced registered nurse physiotherapist occupational therapist social worker dietitian or speech language pathologist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others in a professional practice that cares for you Youre looking in the right place.

As a Bilingual Care Coordinator you will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility provide accessand 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 patientcentred care and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9000 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 andworklife balance.

What will you do

• Under the general direction of the Manager Patient Services the Care Coordinator is responsible for managing a caseload of diverse patients who are living and/or dealing with a variety of health concerns. The Care Coordinator through in person visits assesses the patients care needs and develops implements and updates (as required) a care plan that is informed by the patients health and psychosocial needs; and where possible accommodates patient and caregiver wishes. He/she also determines eligibility for and arranges for Ontario Health atHome Champlainapproved health care services and refers patients and caregivers to other community resources and programs.

  As a member of the Community Care Team the Care Coordinator will provide a broad scope of connection in their caseload geography linking with care and services beyond community care while partnering closely with patients families caregivers service providers and other community health providers supporting the patient in their home environment.

  The Care Coordinator may also provide support to Primary Care teams strengthening the relationship and improving communication and access to care for shared patients as well as new patients.

  Primary Responsibilities:

  • Completes comprehensive patient assessments using a validated assessment tool including patients clinical physical and psychosocial needs and caregiver needs
  • Assesses the patients and caregivers understanding of and learning needs related to diagnosis treatment available resources illness adjustment and coping mechanisms
  • Assists patient and caregiver in setting appropriate goals (individual joint short or long term)
  • Collaborates with patient caregiver and the care team to develop an individualized care and service plan reflective of the patients identified priorities and desired outcomes; identifies strategies and resources to be used in attaining clinical outcomes
  • Coordinates the delivery of Home and community care services to patients and their caregivers
  • Coordinates vendor and resource utilization involving medical equipment supplies and services
  • Facilitates understanding and cooperation among members of the patients multidisciplinary healthcare team; communicates with members of the patients health care team to maximize patient outcomes
  • Initiates and authorizes the implementation of the care plan through contracted providers
  • Provides regular reports to Physicians service providers patients caregivers and other authorized parties as required
  • Case documentation in accordance with Ontario Health atHome Champlain policies

Lebgth of Temporary Assignment: May 30 2025

Team/Department: Eastern Champlain South

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

FTE: 1.0

Starting Salary: $44.480 $47.517

Reports To: Manager Patient Services

Affiliation: OPSEU

Office Location: Cornwall

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 Dietitians of Ontario
  • College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario
• 2years of recent experience in community health or a related field
• Knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources
• Excellent interpersonal communication assessment problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
• Effective time management prioritization and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and cooperatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment
• Established ability to accurately complete required documentation reports and forms
• A valid drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Proficient in a Windows environment
• We have a mandatory COVID19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment all employees are required to submit proof of COVID19 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

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm 35hrs/week)

We offer flexible work options this position will have a hybrid model of work with a combination of inoffice and telework. Location: 4200 Labelle St Ottawa OR 301 Moodie Drive Ottawa

What do we offer

We know wellness is supported with worklife balance.In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuouslearning growth and innovation we offer:

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
• Valuable development opportunities
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
• Wages are in accordance with the collective agreement between Home and Community Care Support Services Champlain and OPSEU and starting salaries range from $43.18/hr. $44.64/hr.

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 longterm care and retirement homes service providers and Ontario Health Teams to deliver responsive accessible integrated patientcentred care.

If youre 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 AntiRacism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity inclusion diversity and antiracism. 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.