Chiropodist, Diabetes Foot Care - Halton Healthcare, Oakville

AI Summary

Halton Healthcare is seeking a Chiropodist in Oakville, ON, to join the Mississauga Halton Diabetes Foot Care program. This role involves providing preventative foot care to high-risk patients with diabetes and mentoring other health professionals. Key duties include delivering general chiropody services within community settings. Essential requirements are a Chiropody diploma, current CCoO registration, wound care certification, and a valid driver's license.

About the Opportunity

This exciting opportunity at Halton Healthcare involves contributing to the critical Mississauga Halton Diabetes Foot Care program, a regional initiative designed to provide preventative foot care to high-risk patients with diabetes who face barriers to accessing traditional fee-for-service models. As a Chiropodist, you will play a dual role as both a clinician delivering direct patient care and a mentor, guiding other health professionals within this vital program. The core objective is to address the specific needs of this vulnerable population, aiming to significantly decrease admissions for diabetes-related wound care across the Halton region and surrounding areas. You will work within an inter-professional team, collaborating closely with nurses and other chiropodists to ensure comprehensive and holistic patient care. Your approach to client care will be evidence-based and innovative, utilizing current therapeutic techniques within a determinants of health framework. This position emphasizes a systems perspective and a commitment to continuous quality improvement, ensuring the highest standard of healthcare delivery.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications

The successful candidate will provide general chiropody services across various community settings within the geographic area, demonstrating a deep knowledge and expertise in professional practice and hospital-based standards. A significant aspect of this role is to mentor and provide clinical instruction to other health professionals in diabetic foot care, acting as a valuable resource person to staff, students, and the wider community regarding foot care best practices. You will be expected to demonstrate a strong patient and consumer focus, making a commitment to meet or exceed the needs of all internal and external customers, while interacting with co-workers, physicians, volunteers, patients, and their families with caring and respect. Fiscal responsibility is also essential, requiring a sound understanding of and adherence to Halton Healthcare's funding boundaries.

To be considered for this role, applicants must possess a recognized diploma in Chiropody and hold current registration with, and be a member in good standing of, the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. Wound care certification from the Canadian Association of Wound Care is mandatory. Experience with mentoring and teaching is highly valued, and healthcare professionals who have completed a dedicated foot care course are preferred. Knowledge of Self-Management Principles and experience providing education in group settings are also important. Excellent organizational skills, strong verbal and written communication abilities, and a proven capacity to interact effectively within a multi-disciplinary team are crucial. Furthermore, candidates must have a valid driver’s license and access to their own vehicle, as travel to multiple foot care sites within Halton and surrounding areas is required to meet program needs. A physically able individual with an excellent employment and attendance record will thrive in this challenging yet rewarding position.