Care Coordinator - Niagara branch, "Part Time B" - Jobs in St. Catharines, ON

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Position Summary:Reporting to the Manager of Patient Care, Care Coordinators are responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and reviewing patients care needs and services provided by the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) following Ministry of Health legislation and HNHB LHIN policies and procedures. Care Coordinators are also responsible for providing information and/or referring patients to alternative community resources.There are two functional areas within Care Coordination: Community and Access. Within the Community Care Coordination are specialty teams to address some of the unique service needs in our service area. Access refers to the Intake Care Coordination functions performed through our hospitals, community intake and after hours Care Coordinators.Projected Hire Date: November 8, 2021 - starting with 6 weeks full time orientation (required/fully paid).Core Duties - Responsibilities:Identification and Engagement:To respond to inquiries and requests for service in accordance with the patients care needs, identified risk factors, and urgency for services;To provide the patient with information about legislation, client rights and responsibilities, and services available.To problem-solve inquires and issues with the patients needs and service provider’s need.To obtain consent for the gathering and sharing of patient information.Patient Assessment:To determine eligibility and assess for LHIN services;To determine capability and assess for placement into long term care facilities;To counsel patient and family regarding the placement process; to understand the crisis component of urgent placement needs;To plan for discharge;To respect the patients privacy, autonomy, ethnic, spiritual, linguistic, familial and cultural differences.Client SafetyPromotes client safety in alignment with the Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Directions of the HNHB LHIN.Works within the basic principles of client safety by doing the right thing for the right client, using the right method at the right time.Adheres to HNHB LHINs client safety policies and procedures.Accessing Resources and Linking:To assist patients to access alternative community resources by providing appropriate information and referral.Service Planning:To develop a service plan that reflects the patients assessed needs.Goal Setting:To establish goals in collaboration with the patient to ensure goals reflect the patients desired outcomes, within the resource parameters of the Local Health Integration NetworkService Implementation and Coordination:To implement a coordinated service plan that reflects the patients needs and goals for service.Monitoring and Reassessment:To monitor progress towards established goal;To reassess referral to appropriate team;To reassess for ongoing eligibility and continuing needs for service; to discharge services when appropriate;To link patient to other community services.Resource Management:To authorize the appropriate LHINservices to ensure the effective and efficient utilization of resources.Fiscal Accountability:To order, allocate, and authorize services and manage expenditures within the Service Planning and Ordering Guidelines (units of service);To negotiate visits frequency with patient and service providers and problem solve discrepancies regarding billing with service providers.Evaluation:To evaluate patient satisfaction with services, and to identify opportunities to improve the delivery of LHIN services;To identify trends that will impact LHIN resources;To complete service feedback forms.Documentation:To maintain professional and LHIN documentation in accordance with professional documentation standards including the completion of appropriate forms;To maintain accurate electronic client files.Community Relations:To interpret the LHIN services to patients, families, community groups, and other health/social services providers through presentations and panel participation;To develop partnerships with others in the community.Other Related Tasks:Collaborates with team members regarding work flow coveragePrecepts and mentors staff. Acts as a resource to other staff to assist in orientation, implementing change, and problem solving.Assists with projects and new initiatives as they relate to position.Participates on committees.Promotes Best Practices and helps define best practices.Promotes and supports research initiatives.Participates in relevant educational opportunities.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:EDUCATION:A University Degree. An equivalent of education and experience may be consideredPractitioner in one of the following health disciplines: nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, dietetics, or speech-language pathologyMaintain membership in a Regulated Health Professional CollegeEXPERIENCE:Minimum two years recent experience in community health or a related fieldKnowledge of community resourcesExperience in acute care setting an asset for Access and Acute TeamsExperience related to paediatrics is an asset for the Paediatric/School TeamExperience related to palliative care and palliative care courses is an asset for the Palliative TeamSkills & Abilities:Assessment skillsProblem-solving and decision making skillsInterpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)Negotiation skillsMulti-tasking skillsAccessing community resourcesTeam BuildingAbility to work independently as well as in a team settingCollaboration with Internal and External stakeholdersOrganization, goal setting, planning, coordination and evaluation skillsComputer experience and keyboarding skills on a lap top and desk top computersFlexibility during transitionOther:Valid driver’s licenseAccess to a motor vehicleDriving to and from patient visits specific to community teamsA satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search will be required for employment.A facility in other languages is an asset.HOURS OF WORK:Available shifts: Sunday - Saturday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, 10:00am – 6:00pm, 1:00pm – 9:00pm and 9am - 8pm.AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS:In order to maintain your employment status as a Part Time B Care Coordinator, you must provide the following availability:Part-time B (PT B) is an employee who does not have any guaranteed hours of work but is one who is available;(i) Minimum six shifts in a two week period, with availability on those days from 0830-2100. At least one day of availability per week must be a Monday or a Friday(ii) One (1) weekend out of three (3)(iii) Available for five (5) paid holidays in each fiscal year including Christmas and New Year’s day. Christmas and New Year’s Day availability will be rotated on a yearly basis and applicable to operational hours.(iv) Available forty-six (46) calendar weeks per year(v) No more than 3 weeks’ off during summer period(vi) No more than fifty percent (50%) of PT B employees in a branch may make themselves unavailable in any one month. If there is a conflict in the non-availability indicated by employees, the conflict will be resolved on the basis of seniorityAll other availability must be submitted on the first (1st) day of the month for the following month. For July and August, Availability Templates must be submitted by May 1st. After the schedule has been posted, the PTB employee will have no obligations to availability except as scheduled.Quick Apply

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