Career Opportunities

  CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOMEAre you an experienced registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker, dietician, 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 8,000 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. There are full-time, part-time and casual opportunities available throughout the South West.  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 - College of Physiotherapists of Ontario - College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario - College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario - Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers - College of Dietitians of Ontario - 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 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 are we? We are Home and Community Care Support Services, 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. Why join us? 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 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.

 CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOMEAre you a registered nurse (RN, BScN) with experience and training specific to palliative care. Are you 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 Complex Care Coordinator, you will coordinate the care and management of palliative care patients in the community across diverse and often complex settings. You will act as a patient advocate to affirm life, and offer supports that help patients live as actively as possible until death, with optimal quality of life. 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-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 8,000 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 will you do? - In collaboration with patients and their families, assess care needs, determine eligibility for services, and develop individual care and service plans for the complex population - Link patients with community service providers to maintain the patient’s safety in their own home while prioritizing the prevention of hospital admission or ED visits - Coordinate and monitor care plan delivery - Establish a helping relationship with patients and their families - Act as a subject matter expert for colleagues and external partners with respect to palliative care needs of patients in the community. - Balance patient needs and choices with available resources, ensuring patients’ values and preferences are respected What must you have? - Membership, in good standing, with an applicable regulatory body as a Registered Nurse (RN, BScN) - 1+ years of recent experience in community health or a related field - Training/certification specific to palliative care (i.e., Fundamentals, LEAP, CAPCE, etc.). - Knowledge of: - EDITH protocol, Symptom Response Kits and DNR-C paperwork, and PPS Scale. - Common prognosis and trajectories of life-limiting conditions. - Pain and symptom management needs of palliative care patients - Possesses a strong clinical background with a patient-centered approach - Knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources - Is a natural motivator, leader and advocate - 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 (i.e. multicultural, unhoused, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics). - Case management experience or recent related community experience - Competent with RAI assessment tools - 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 are we? We are Home and Community Care Support Services, 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-centered care. Why join us? 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 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.  

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME   Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.   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-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 8,000 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.  This is a permanent full time Nurse Practitioner position in the Owen Sound location with an initial assignment to work with patients in our Grey Bruce counties.   What will you do?   The Nurse Practitioner is a self-directed practitioner who provides holistic patient care based on advanced nursing and basic medical management knowledge and skills for a selected patient population. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will provide care for medically complex patients and provide palliative care for patients in their own homes as they near end of life. You will liaise with patients, families and all health care providers and using clinical assessment, monitoring and management skills to provide the best possible patient care. You will help patients to manage pain and symptoms and avoid unnecessary hospitalization, as well as manage acute and episodic episodes of complex disease.    As a Nurse Practitioner, you will:   - Provide care for medically complex patients in their own homes. - Provide palliative care for patients in their own homes as they near end of life. - Liaise with patients, families and all health care providers and using clinical assessment, monitoring and management skills to provide the best possible patient care. - Help patients to manage pain and symptoms and avoid unnecessary hospitalization. - Manage acute and episodic episodes of complex disease   What must you have?   Education: - Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO): Registered Nurse Certificate of Competence with Extended Class. - Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Certificate. - Successful completion of the CNO Adult or Primary Care Nurse Practitioner examinations.   Experience: - Minimum two (2) years of recent nursing experience with individuals who require end of life care. - Demonstrated use of theory and research/evidence based outcomes within own practice. - Clinical research experience – knowledge of basic research designs, measurement techniques and statistical methods.   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Familiarity with Nursing Professional Practice Models. - Knowledge and experience in change theory and adult learning principles. - Knowledge and experience with the long term care system and the principles of patient & family centered care. - Travel throughout the South West region may be required. - Effective interpersonal relationship and group/team skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work and communicate collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment, including ability to work with team members of diverse culture who may be providing alternative approaches to care. - Demonstrated leadership for the advancement of clinical practice and achievement of Program goals. - Highly developed critical thinking skills and ability to conceptualize and analyze problems. - Ability to be self-directed and function independently. - 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? - Proficiency in a second language, particularly French; - Completion of Masters of Science in Nursing (MScN); - An ambassador of workplace culture. 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 are we?    We are Home and Community Care Support Services, 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. Why join us? 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 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.  

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME   Are you an experienced registered nurse seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place. 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 8,000 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. This is a 12 month Temporary Full-Time opportunity in the Owen Sound/Hanover location. What will you do? As an integral part of this interdisciplinary team, you will bring your mental health and addictions expertise to provide essential health related advice and support to educators within the district school boards; The nurse will assist Grey Bruce school boards in recognizing and responding to student mental health and addiction issues and work with the boards to develop strategies to address student mental health and addictions needs; You will play a key role in providing the support of a health professional in helping students and/or parents’ access services such as family health care, community mental health and/or addictions agencies.  - Provide support to DSBs to build capacity for recognizing and appropriately responding to student mental health and addictions issues. - Collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team and provide essential health-related advice and support to the DSBs’ staff in developing comprehensive plans to respond to the mental health and addiction needs of students. - Advise school staff on potential side effects of different classes of medications, and provide medical consultation to school staff regarding issues such as medication management for individual students. - Provide early interventions of care for working with students and families as addressed with counseling and therapeutic interventions and follow up assessments for mental health and addiction issues. - Provide support to the intervention team in the management of complex issues such as refusal to attend treatment, self-harm, suicide, or violent behavior. - Provide essential health-related advice and support to the Mental Health leaders in developing comprehensive board plans to respond to the mental health and addiction needs of students. - Act as a spokesperson as required, and interpret the role of HCCSS to patients, health care professionals, and to the public. Ensure positive public relations and effective coordination of services through ongoing liaison and participation on internal and external committees. - Assess and promote a safe environment for patients, caregivers, family members, and staff. - Receive, prioritize and take timely action regarding new request for service. - Develop and build relationships with mental health service providers and educators by utilizing various forms of communication including face-to- face and virtual/telephone interactions. What must you have? - Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience as a Registered Nurse (BScN or diploma) - Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario - Minimum of two (2) years of direct clinical experience in providing mental health and/or addictions services for children and youth - Knowledge of the mental health and addictions service system for children and youth - Solid knowledge of health care related legislation and practices - Advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills - Ability to work independently - Effective interpersonal and communications skills - Demonstrated experience as a Registered Nurse - Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (Significant travel within the respective school board districts of Bruce County) - 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? - 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 are we?   We are Home and Community Care Support Services, 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.   Why join us? 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 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.  

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOMEAre you an experienced registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker, dietician, 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 8,000 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. This is a Permanent Full-Time opportunity located in London, Ontario. 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 - College of Physiotherapists of Ontario - College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario - College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario - Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers - College of Dietitians of Ontario - 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 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 are we? We are Home and Community Care Support Services, 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. Why join us? 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 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.

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place. 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-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 8,000 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 will you do?   The Nurse Practitioner is a self-directed practitioner who provides holistic patient care based on advanced nursing and basic medical management knowledge and skills for a selected patient population.   As a Nurse Practitioner, you will provide care for medically complex patients and provide palliative care for patients in their own homes as they near end of life. You will liaise with patients, families and all health care providers and using clinical assessment, monitoring and management skills to provide the best possible patient care. You will help patients to manage pain and symptoms and avoid unnecessary hospitalization, as well as manage acute and episodic episodes of complex disease.   This is a permanent full time (1.0) Nurse Practitioner position in our North Simcoe Sub-Region (Midland, Penetang, Tiny, Tay and surrounding areas).   What must you have? - Membership, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario - Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (RN EC designation) - Working knowledge of community resources and roles of health care professionals - Knowledge of the health care delivery system - Knowledge of direct care / care coordination models used in community health care organizations - 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 license and access to a reliable vehicle - Proficiency 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? - Specialized education in palliative pain and symptom management  - Palliative / End of Life Care experience - Awareness of Medical Assistance in Dying Legislation - Complex Chronic Disease Management and Psychogeriatric care experience - Advanced assessment skills and sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics - Demonstrated clinical leadership and collaborative practice with all care providers - 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 Home and Community Care Support Services, 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-centered care.   Why join us? 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 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.

Permanent Full Time Posting Date: May 2, 2024 Posting Close Date: May 15, 2024 Location: any HCCSS location across Ontario     CARE AND BE CARED FOR - THIS IS YOUR HOME Are you a strategic senior legal professional that drives effectiveness, system modernization and high quality performance related to legal operations and provision of expert counsel to senior leaders? Do you have experience overseeing legal operations and providing professional legal guidance as a lawyer in a complex healthcare or government sector during times of transformation? Are you passionate about exceptional health care and driven by a desire to help others?    If so, take a look at this rewarding career opportunity working alongside a supportive and collaborative team of over 8,000 regulated health care and other professionals. ​​​We are amid a momentous time for health care in Ontario as we move to a more connected health care system through the Ontario Health Teams model of care.   Home and Community Care Support Services is looking for an experienced senior legal professional with in depth knowledge of Crown agency governance and applicable legislation in the health care sector, experience in corporate commercial legal roles, and expertise in providing legal counsel to executive level staff, including Boards of Directors and senior government officials.   The Ontario government has embarked on an exciting transformation of the home and community care sector.  As part of that transformation, a new crown agency called Ontario Health atHome will be established when Bill 135, the Convenient Care at Home Act, 2023, is proclaimed into force. Once proclaimed into force, the Convenient Care at Home Act, 2023 will amend the Connecting Care Act, 2019 to amalgamate the 14 Local Health Integration Networks, known to the public as Home and Community Care Support Services organizations (HCCSS), to establish Ontario Health atHome, the new single service organization.        Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Vice President, Legal Services will be responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of the legal services required for the organization.  The inaugural Vice President will be responsible to establish an internal legal services team and develop an external legal services roster to support all of the organizations legal services needs while supporting a newly appointed Board of Directors.   This is a pivotal role for the organization at a unique time. Once established, Ontario Health atHome will be the heart of the ongoing delivery of home and community care services in Ontario as well as future modernization efforts to facilitate more localized home and community care services delivery.  As a key member of the executive team, this individual will support the organization to modernize the delivery of home care services, impacting the lives of thousands of patients across Ontario. This position will be responsible for providing proactive and solutions based legal advice, ensuring that the organization complies with its legal obligations and mitigates business and legal risks. This position will manage legal issues arising on an enterprise, departmental and program-level, providing strategic legal advice to the CEO, the executive team and the Board of Directors.   The Vice President, Legal Services will develop and implement strategic initiatives and act as a legal representative on organization-wide strategy initiatives.  As part of this role, the individual will be accountable for the administration of the legal operations, management of associated resources, and engagement of key internal and/or external stakeholders. They will also be a key advisor to the Board of Directors and support compliance with government policies and directives. As the subject matter expert within the organization on a broad base of legal matters, this role will provide counsel and support directly to organizational portfolios and Senior Leaders on complex legal matters.   Once established, Ontario Health atHome, will be comprised of 9,150 staff who serve or support more than 651,850 patients of all ages, including seniors, persons with physical disabilities and chronic diseases, children and others who require ongoing health and personal care to live safely and independently in the community. Annually, HCCSS facilitates more than 28,750 long-term care home placements. Every day, Home and Community Care Support Services provide approximately 27,490 nursing visits, 4,200 therapy visits, and 100,570 hours of personal support care with the help of over 100 service provider organizations.   Currently, HCCSS helps reduce the need for hospital and long-term care, while supporting timely hospital discharge for acute care patients. HCCSS services support people living with chronic conditions.  HCCSS long-term care home placement team provides equitable access to long-term care homes, benefiting patients, families and caregivers.  In addition, HCCSS helps patients navigate Ontario’s health system, help them understand their options, and connect them with community-based resources.    As one agency we provide a strong and centralized foundation to support stability of home care services, and as care is planned, delivered, and managed through Ontario Heath Teams (OHTs) in the future. As OHTs mature and take on responsibility for home care delivery, the service organization would provide necessary operational supports to those teams as a support partner for OHTs in planning and delivery.   At HCCSS, our people are our best resource, and this is reflected in the first of our four strategic priorities:  - Invest in Our People  - Advance Health System Modernization - Accelerate Innovation and Digital Delivery  - Drive Excellence in Care and Service Delivery    Our People Strategy was, in part, born out of a need to stabilize our workforce in a rapidly changing health care environment. Our teams are in the community every day, working with patients and connecting with our partners, to achieve our Mission, Vision and Values.   Mission:Helping everyone to be healthier at home through connected, accessible, patient-centred care. Vision:  Exceptional care – wherever you call home. Values:Collaboration. Respect. Integrity. Excellence.   Note:  This recruitment process is subject to the Convenient Care at Home Act, 2023 being proclaimed into force. For additional information about Ontario Health atHome, applicants are encourage to review the Connecting Care Act, 2019(in particular Part III.1 which, once proclaimed into force, establishes Ontario Health atHome) and visit the Ontario Newsroom:   Ontario Making it Easier and More Convenient to Connect to Home Care | Ontario Newsroom.  For more information about HCCSS please visit healthcareathome.ca.   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.  - Flexible work location [this position can be located at any of the 14 Home and Community Care Support Service offices] ​   What will you do? - Provide practical, solution-oriented, risk-based legal advice on a broad spectrum of the agency’s operational and strategic work. - Facilitates engagement of external legal counsel, as necessary. - Advise the Board on corporate governance matters and as part of the executive team, attend all Board and Board Committee meetings. - Act as a strategic partner with the Chief Executive Officer and the executive team members, to define, action and model the agency’s vision, mission and values and actively contribute to developing and articulating a vision for the agency’s role in the public health sector. - Champion the organization's values and ethical standards in all agency business.   - Develop and maintain various corporate and Board policies, processes and practices to enable the organization to meet its obligations and accountabilities as a Crown agency, and follow best practices in Board governance.   - Ensure that the leadership team of the organization receives the necessary strategic legal advice. - Demonstrate commitment to and experience in leading by example, exercising sound judgment in interpersonal engagements, displaying integrity and emotional intelligence in decision-making and prioritizing respect and authenticity in relationships.     What must you have?  - Law degree (LLB, JD) and membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario. - 10 or more years of corporate commercial legal experience, preferably in the public and/or healthcare sector. - Proven ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines with changing and competing demands. - Experience with government decision-making processes and procedures is preferred. - Proven expertise in developing and maintaining executive level relationships with senior government officials, members of Boards of Directors and health system leaders.  - Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legal practice areas, including Crown agency governance (relevant legislation, regulations, and government directives), procurement, conflict of interest, freedom of information and privacy law in the health sector, information technology, and contract and employment law. - Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to a variety of audiences. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex legal concepts to both internal and external stakeholders. - Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior leadership to advise on, facilitate, mitigate and resolve legal matters. - Ability to influence others to engage in solution-focused dialogue and follow a recommended course of action. - 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 in the healthcare sector   Who are we? We are Home and Community Care Support Services, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care. Why join us? 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 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. Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter no later than 4:30pm on May 15, 2024. All applications will be reviewed; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Are you an experienced registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist or social worker 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 8,000 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 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 - College of Physiotherapists of Ontario - College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario - Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers - 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 - Advanced oral and written proficiency in English and in French is essential. - 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 you should know Job Posting: 064-24 Location: Sudbury Bargaining Agent: ONA Effective Date: Immediately to August 22, 2025   Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by May 16, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. to: North East Careers | Home and Community Care Support Services (healthcareathome.ca)   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 Home and Community Care Support Services, 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 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.  

Team Assistant - Community Thunder Bay Site (Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. EST - Monday to Friday)   Are you highly organized, detail-oriented and able to work accurately in a busy environment with frequent interruptions? Are you seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in an organization that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.   As a Team Assistant, you will provide support for the assigned team in their daily activities to ensure that patients receive prompt, effective customer service.    By applying your health care administrative support experience – you will have the opportunity to play a key role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 8,000 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 will you do? - Provide administrative support services to Care Coordinators - Process new referrals, and orders for services, supplies and equipment - Process and assist in managing confidential patient records - Enter, update and maintain a high volume of patient data in the electronic database - Answer a high volume of telephone inquiries from patients, families and service providers, and refer callers as appropriate - Provide back-up support to other positions, as required What must you have? - A Grade 12 diploma (minimum) - 2+ years’ related office experience - Accurate keyboarding/data-entry skills - Proficient with database software, MS Word and Excel, and other applications in a Windows environment - Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision - Advanced multi-tasking skills, with the ability to meet performance and service goals - Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team and interact tactfully and sensitively with patients from wide-ranging cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds - Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong listening skills - Flexibility to work a schedule that includes days, evenings and weekends to meet organizational needs - 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? - A college diploma in the health or social services field, or business/office administration - Familiarity with medical terminology, and office administrative procedures/concepts - Knowledge of services provided by Home and Community Care Support Services - 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 Home and Community Care Support Services, 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 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.