Chiropodist
Company
Regent Park Community Health Centre
We are a dynamic community-based health centre promoting social justice and health equity in the Regent Park neighbourhood and Downtown East area of Toronto. We operate out of several locations and provide a wide variety of services including: primary health care, chiropody, physiotherapy, health promotion, social work, community health, immigrant and refugee services, harm reduction and homeless programs, Pathways to Education, infant and child development programs, parenting programs, youth outreach and employment services.
Location
465 Dundas St. E, Toronto ON, M5A 2B2
Duties
Specific Duties Include:
Treats and manages the care of patients with foot disorders by:
Taking, recording and utilizing a complete and accurate chiropody and relevant medical history.
Performing a physical examination of the lower extremities for diagnostic purposes;
Utilizing appropriate diagnostic aids in order to determine the existence and extent of an abnormality or pathology;
Obtaining, submitting and requisitioning laboratory tests on specimens from the skin or nails;
Performing chiropodial treatments, including local anaesthesia and nail surgery where indicated;
Prescribing, designing and making foot orthoses where indicated;
Advocating on an individual basis for and with patients to other agencies and institutions;
Ensuring and maintaining personal and environmental hygiene including instrument sterilization;
Provides health promotion/education to individuals and to groups by:
Providing foot health education in a variety of settings (e.g. Health Fairs, presentations to seniors, etc.) for patients, community groups and other allied professionals; and
Communicating and demonstrating the methods and means of preventing foot abnormalities and disease processes by using sound, understandable educational methods and reinforcing patient responsibility and compliance.
Requirements
Required Skills Knowledge and Ability:
• Certification as a Chiropodist eligible to work in the Province of Ontario,
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience is required, preferably in a community health setting working with marginalized and street-involved populations
• Skills in making and modifying orthotics, and performing minor surgeries, are assets
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience using Electronic Health Record system. Experience with Nightingale on Demand or PS Suites is an asset
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse client population including people who are homeless/street-involved and people with mental health and/or addictions issues
• Familiarity and commitment to Anti-Oppressive, Anti-Discriminatory, and Harm Reduction frameworks
• Knowledge of Regent Park area and issues affecting families living within Regent Park and Moss Park areas
• Must have up to date COVID-19 vaccination for the protection of clients and staff
Hours
35
Salary
$67,999 - $81, 927 per year
Comments
Please submit your resume and cover letter noting the job title in the subject line to: jobs@regentparkchc.org
Contact
Name
Abby Panaligan
Display Name
Abby
Title
HR Generalist
Address
465 Dundas St. East
Telephone
416 364 2261
Other Email
Job Posting Link
Regent Park Community Health Centrewebsite
Display Date
2024-11-08
Expiry Date
2024-11-22
