Care Connector

Job Description

JOB POSTING #034-24 REVISED

Posting Date: July 3, 2024 

Job Title:

Care Connector – Temporary, Full-Time

Initial Assignment:

Care Connect (HO Care Connect-003)

Bargaining Agent:

ONA

Location:

Any Ontario Health atHome Office within the North East

Languages(s):

English

Effective Date:

Immediately to April 25, 2025

We are Ontario Health atHome, 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-centered care.

Position Summary:

The Care Connector helps patients navigate through a complex health care system by connecting people to an appropriate primary care practitioner (Unattached Patient Program – UPP).

Qualifications:

Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario; Good knowledge of primary care services and other community resources in Ontario Health atHome for the area of North East, as well as the roles of health care professionals; Relevant experience in a community health care environment; Practical knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (. regarding the provision of health care services, privacy, ; Effective planning, organizing, and evaluation skills to manage multiple clients, provide information reports, and take corrective action as required; Ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports, forms, and recommendations; Strong listening, interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills to work with diverse client groups with varying levels of comprehension and language capability; Ability to establish and maintain a wide range of contacts with health care professionals and community organizations; Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, ; Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential.

Less qualified candidates may be considered. However, candidates who meet all requirements will be given priority for an interview.

Ontario Health atHome 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. 

Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by July 9, 2024, at 4:30 . by visiting and applying through the organization webiste at:

Applications received after the date and time noted above may be considered unless seniority is the determining factor in selecting the successful candidate.

Please refer to posting #034-24 when applying.

Ontario Health atHome 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.

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