Care Coordinator (Family Managed Home Care)

Are you an experienced registered nurse (BScN) physiotherapist occupational therapist social worker 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 Care Coordinator for the Family Managed Home Care 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 patient-centred care and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 8000 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 andwork-life balance.

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 - (RNs ONLY)
  • 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
• Three (3) to five (5) years of recent experience in childrens health with a focus on children and youth with medical complexity and high risk/high utilization conditions.
• Understanding of Ontarios provincial supports and strategies available to children with medical complexity and other conditions e.g. Complex Kids Ontario Ministry of Health Ministry of Children Community and Social Services and Ministry of Education
• Experienced and knowledgeable regarding community services and resources for children and youth within Mississauga Halton Geography
• Clinical expertise providing patient and family-centred care including critical thinking ethical decision-making and an ability to collaborate with a variety of different stakeholders including tertiary hospitals community partner providers primary and school staff to ensure seamless delivery of care at thome and participation at school.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to support inter-professional teams including partners and providers within the circle of care caregivers parents school staff respite providers and colleagues.
• 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 drivers 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 continuouslearning 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 atHome Mississauga Area 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 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 Anti-Racism Commitment

Home and Community Care Support Services 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.