Access Coordinator Long Term Care

at  WRHA Corporate

Requisition ID: 374620
Position Number: 21000033
Posting End Date: February 4/2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site: WRHA Corporate - Winnipeg Community
Department / Unit: WRHA Long Term Access
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 02/10/2025 - Indefinite
Reason for Term: Other Leave

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Access Coordinator coordinates the assessment and placement of clients within the Long-Term Care continuum of services. The Access Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and completing assessment applications, coordinating referrals to the appropriate facilities and services, and maintaining the waitlist of persons eligible for the Long-Term Care Continuum of Services.

EXPERIENCE

• 4 years of experience in long-term care or community care and knowledge with respect to the variety of services available.
• Must have experience in case management, assessment and conflict management.
• Experience working in an acute care environment preferred.

EDUCATION (DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE)

• BSW, OT, PT, BSc PN, RPN, BN, RN, SLP, RD, or related health/human service degree required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge and skill related to assessment and case management.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Innovative, highly motivated and an energetic team player.
• Ability to negotiate with clients, families and other stakeholders to facilitate efficient placement in the most appropriate environment.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Not Applicable

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process