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JOB POSTING #057-24   POSTING DATE: April 22, 2024   JOB TITLE:                                                Occupational Therapist – Full-Time INITIAL ASSIGNMENT:                           In-Home (SM IH OT-004) BARGAINING AGENT:                            OPSEU LOCATION:                                              Sault Ste. Marie LANGUAGE(S):                                        English EFFECTIVE DATE:                                    Immediately     Home and Community Care Support Services North East offers a wide-range of quality health-care services and resources to support people of all ages at home, school or in community. In addition to  planning, delivering and coordinating care for thousands of people each day in Northeastern Ontario,  we also manage eligibility and admissions to long-term care homes, short stay respite, assisted living, and adult day programs. We need caring, motivated people who are driven to help others and make difference in their community, to join our multi-disciplinary team.   POSITION SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision of occupational therapy services to Home and Community Care Support Services North East patients in order to maximize the patient’s function, independence, and safety in their respective environment.   QUALIFICATIONS - Registered Occupational Therapist in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario; - In-depth knowledge of occupational therapy services and other community resources; - Good understanding of the roles of health care professionals; - Relevant occupational therapy experience in a community/health care environment; - Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of occupational therapy tools, processes, equipment, and assistive technology; - Knowledge of funding agencies related to the occupational therapy recommendations; - Practical knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. regarding the provision of health care services, privacy, health and safety, etc.); - Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and professional guidelines set forth by COTO; - Ability to prioritize professional duties, manage multiple patients, and efficiently organize workload; - Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work with diverse patient groups, case managers, family members/caregivers/Substitute Decision Makers, health care professionals, community organizations and service providers; - Effective listening, observation, and facilitation skills; - Ability to communicate information effectively through a variety of means including reports, letters, meetings, and presentations; - Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel); - Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle; - Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential.   Occupational Therapists may qualify for a Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant of $5,000 per year for three years which is paid by the Underserviced Area Program of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.   Home and Community Care Support Services North East is an equal opportunity employer.  Personal information submitted will be used only for the purpose of determining suitability for this vacancy.  All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position.  Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.   Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should advise the recruitment contact so arrangements can be made. Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by visiting and applying through the organization website at: North East Careers | Home and Community Care Support Services (healthcareathome.ca)   Please refer to posting number 057-24 when applying.   Home and Community Care Support Services has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy across the province that requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicants being considered for employment will be required to provide proof of vaccination documentation confidentially to Human Resources upon hire. Any medical or human rights exemption requests will be reviewed and validated prior to an offer of employment.  

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 - 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: 058-24 - Bargaining Agent: ONA - Location: North Bay - Effective Date: Immediately to February 28, 2025   Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by May 5, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. by visiting and applying through the organization website at: 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.  

IT Systems Coordinator North Simcoe Muskoka   CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME   Posting Number: NU 24-05 Job Classification: IT Systems Coordinator Department: Information Technology EmploymentStatus: Permanent Full-Time OfficeLocation: Barrie PostingDate: April 10, 2024 PostingClosingDate: April 17, 2024 Apply to with resume/cover letter to: nsm.hr.careers@hccontario.ca   What will you do? This position is responsible for implementation and upgrade, ongoing support and maintenance, consultation and/or promotion of Information Technology (IT) systems (applications, hardware, infrastructure, etc.) and will participate in the successful delivery of IT solutions to meet Health Shared Service Ontario (HSSO) business needs. This role will provide first and second-tier technical support to internal and external Customers, as well as assistance to all members of the IT Team.   The IT Systems Coordinator will apply advanced skills and knowledge to ensure that IT systems and/or applications are available to meet the demands of the organization by applying the principles and skills of change management, incident and problem management and resolution, performance management, emergency response and communication. In addition, advanced skills in project leadership, communication and presentation and business process analysis and improvement will be utilized to ensure that the IT systems continue to meet the requirements of the organization. What must you have? Educational & Experience - Four year university degree in computer science or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience satisfactory to the Home and Community Care Support Services. - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE) certificate, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certificate, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) (preferred). - Certification related to currently used network administration software (preferred). - Certification in relevant IT service management courses such as IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) courses (preferred). - Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience with application, database, operating system and/or networking technologies including Windows Servers, SQL and/or BackOffice technology, LAN/WAN and Internet environments, and the configuration and operation of a variety of network and computer equipment. - Demonstrates experience in patient focused IT Services teams and services. Key Initial Responsibilities - Integrates, enhances, maintains, and supports the operation of IT infrastructure and services. - Participate in the communication process associated with managing critical outages and performance degradation. - Interface with HSSO, vendors and suppliers and other external support as required. - Develop and/or maintain the documentation for the various components in the IT environment including: configurations, guidelines, processes/procedures, knowledge base content and change management documentation. - Provide support services either remotely (preferred) or in-person for hardware, applications and the network environment by resolving IT-related issues for internal and external Customers within specified timelines. - Engage internal and/or external technicians for technical support when necessary. - Provide system administration of applications, servers, network equipment, etc. - Participate in IT after-hours on-call rotation and be able to provide support by telephone and/or by remote access. - Test, install, integrate, configure and monitor components in the IT environment. - Identify, document, monitor, investigate, manage, and resolve problems. - Apply configuration management practices and processes in order to ensure operational effectiveness and stability. - Maintain and ensure appropriate user access to information through application configuration, folder/role/group-based permissions to be used by the staff change process. - Support and develop the documentation for continuity of support across the IT team and for information sharing across the organization. - Maintain an environment for testing, developing and/or deploying updates, upgrades or images to workstations in the environment. - Maintain and support backup and recovery processes and procedures for the computing environment.   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, 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. 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 Contracts Specialist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in an organization that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.   Reporting to the Senior Manager, Contract Modernization and Implementation the Temporary Contracts Specialist – Medical Equipment & Supplies (MES) provides data analysis, reporting, and communications to support the contract and performance management of MES vendors.The position has a strong collaborative working relationship with teams across HCCSS and with Ontario Health and supports initiatives related to patient services, staffing planning and business continuity, including labour relations planning.   What will you do? - Reviews, analyzes, and organizes data related to MES vendors; monitors and implements best practice contract, performance, and accountability management initiatives, including quality and performance audits; and evaluates mitigation plans for service under delivery. - Reviews MES vendor reports and confirms that reporting requirements have been met and that internal performance monitoring tools are populated and distributed to appropriate parties; utilizes strong understanding of contract management to advise and proffer interpretations to staff and management. - Collects, collates, and analyzes required data for the Contract Modernization and Implementation Team related (but not limited to) volume and market share, geographic distribution of services, contract management indicators, vendor scorecards, and product and service utilization trends and usage. - Drafts presentation materials, briefing notes, and executive summaries for various audiences, including the Executive Leadership Team. - Supports Senior Manager, Contract Modernization and Implementation and the Quality & Risk team to investigate complaints and risk events related to patient care. - Collaborates with the Senior Manager to identify strategies and solutions to non-routine problems where information and precedence are not available. - Calculates formulas and values for content of agreements. Extracts data to populate agreements as appropriate. Extracts data to populate performance reports and tools to determine performance against contracted targets and obligations. - Coordinates activities related to Home and Community Care contracts and refreshes performance schedules, targets, and indicators as directed by the Director and Senior Managers of Contract Modernization and Implementation. - Updates market share data and equipment and supplies formularies in Client Health and Related Information System (CHRIS). - Collaborates with clinical services to maintain accurate contract formulary lists of Medical Equipment, Supplies, Infusion, and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. - Analyzes data, prepares reports, and actively communicates findings to senior management for the purpose of decision-making. - Uses and where necessary develops, formats, and distributes appropriate methods and tools to collect data and monitor vendor performance. - Contributes to inter-HCCSS and ministry dialogue regarding performance standards and agreements and their application to vendors as required and requested. - Supports and organizes work related to Working Groups, provides secretariat support for meetings, and participates on project teams as required and requested. - Develops educational strategies and materials to promote joint Home and Community Care Support Services vendor and Service Provider operational processes.    What do you need? - Bachelor’s degree in related area such as Health Administration or Business Administration, or equivalent relevant field or work experience. - Supply Chain Management Designation an asset - Three to five years of experience in a health related project management role (preference to candidates with MES experience). - Strong knowledge of concepts and models used in data analysis. - Experience developing and implementing performance measurement tools and processes, preferably in the public sector and/or the health care industry. - Strong writing and presentation skills. - Ability to build, enhance and maintain relationships with service providers and vendors. - Excellent organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills. - Demonstrated skills in facilitation, collaboration and negotiation with multiple stakeholders and service providers. - Excellent knowledge of software programs in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook).   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 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 - Hybrid work environment; successful candidate could live anywhere in the province   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.   We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.   #hybrid

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. What will you do? Reporting to the Home and Community Care Manager, the Mental Health and Addictions Nurse will be working with district school boards to advise educators, develop individual care plans in collaboration with other professionals and assist boards in developing strategies to address mental health and addiction needs.  Responsibilities for this position will also include: - Assisting school boards in recognizing and responding to student mental health and addiction issues - Providing services and support to students with mild to complex mental health and substance abuse issues - Developing plans for clients with mental health and addiction needs including the transition of students back to school from hospitalization - Medication management and providing support or intervention for issues such as self-harm or treatment refusal What must you have? - Membership, in good standing, with College of Nurses of Ontario. - Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience as a Registered Nurse. - Working knowledge of community resources and roles of health care professionals - Knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources - Knowledge of the mental health and addictions and service system for children and youth. - Advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills. - 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 - Proficiency in a Windows environmentWe 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? - 2-3 years of relevant experience in providing direct clinical mental health and/or addictions services for children and youth - Effective interpersonal and communications skills and able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences of all ages and backgrounds - Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification in an area of specialty - 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. This opportunity is eligible for Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) funding.   To be eligible for the CCPN, a nurse must: - Not have been employed as a nurse in Ontario in the six months prior to being hired; - Hold a Certificate of Registration in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario; - Begin employment no later than March 31, 2024; - Commit to two-years of employment at a full-time work schedule offered by the employer; and - Not simultaneously receive funds from the Ministry of Health for the Tuition Support Program for Nurses. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.