Top Benefits
About the role
Company
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
Good health means more than just treating people when they are sick. Problems like poverty, addiction, and family violence can bring on illness – or keep people from getting well. At Sandy Hill Community Health Centre, we treat illness when it arises. We also work hard to create a healthy community so that people stay well and get the most out of life.
Location
Ottawa, Ontario
Duties
- Performs clinical duties by assessing clients for foot health and illness care.
- Treats and prevents disease, dysfunctions or disorders of the foot by therapeutic treatment and orthotic, surgical or palliative means.
- Prescribes, modifies, custom-designs and manufactures orthotic devices and foot wear for clients as appropriate.
- Administers substances by injection and prescribes indicated medications within the limitations of their professional licenses.
- Performs surgical procedures in accordance with the standards of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
- Acts in an ethical and professional manner in accordance with the guidelines and standards of the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre and the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
- Provides clinical advice and support to other Health Services practitioners as required to ensure the best possible quality of care to clients.
- Organizes and participates in a broad range of health promotion and health education activities and programs to improve foot health of clients.
- Maintains current certification required for all chiropody procedures.
- Collaborates with other programs of the Community Health Centres where the chiropodist works, as appropriate.
- Ensures appropriate, comprehensive treatment is delivered by maintaining complete and accurate medical records in accordance with regulatory College guidelines and SHCHC medical record policies and practices.
- Ensures the accurate and timely recording of clinical statistics as required by the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre, the Champlain Local Health Integration Network and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Requirements
Education and Language
- Graduation from an accredited school of chiropody
- Current registration with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario
- Fluency in English, both oral and written
- Fluency in French an asset
Professional Experience
- Three to five years’ experience in a community-based primary care setting
- Experience working with a broad range of populations, including: youth, street involved, people with or at risk of psychiatric disability, people with substance use disorder, multi-cultural communities and disenfranchised groups
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in the theory behind and practical application of chiropody
- Knowledge of the impact of social/cultural/economic factors on the determinants of health
- Knowledge of adult education techniques
- Commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work under stress with multiple demands
- Ability to use a capacity-building approach in working with clients
- Ability to be flexible, cooperative and work as part of a team
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to perform well under stress and to deal with multiple demands and unpredictable days
- Ability to deal effectively with a diverse community of all ages and with clients who experience barriers to accessing health services
- Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications
- Demonstrated flexibility, good judgment, tact, initiative & creativity
- Respects and values the diversity of communities and individuals
- Sensitivity and alertness to signs of a client in crisis
- Pays attention to detail
Start Date
2025-06-24
Hours
21
Salary
$71,308 - $85,904 annualized salary plus benefits, both pro-rated to part-time status
Contact
Name
Salma Hagi-Aden
Display Name
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
Title
Human Resources Officer
Address
221 Nelson Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N 1C7
Telephone
613-789-1500
hr@sandyhillchc.on.ca
Job Posting Link
Sandy Hill Community Health Centrewebsite
Display Date
2025-05-29
Expiry Date
2025-06-12
About Michener Institute
Michener is a leading and unique school that provides a broad range of full-time, part-time and continuing education programs designed to meet the emerging and evolving applied health sciences needs within our healthcare system. Our curriculum is responsive to the workforce and our healthcare partners. Our growing community of clinical and academic partners is a strength that we continue to harness and leverage so that our students get the best possible experiences in preparing them for their careers as healthcare professionals. Discover Michener and what we can offer you as a future healthcare professional.
Top Benefits
About the role
Company
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
Good health means more than just treating people when they are sick. Problems like poverty, addiction, and family violence can bring on illness – or keep people from getting well. At Sandy Hill Community Health Centre, we treat illness when it arises. We also work hard to create a healthy community so that people stay well and get the most out of life.
Location
Ottawa, Ontario
Duties
- Performs clinical duties by assessing clients for foot health and illness care.
- Treats and prevents disease, dysfunctions or disorders of the foot by therapeutic treatment and orthotic, surgical or palliative means.
- Prescribes, modifies, custom-designs and manufactures orthotic devices and foot wear for clients as appropriate.
- Administers substances by injection and prescribes indicated medications within the limitations of their professional licenses.
- Performs surgical procedures in accordance with the standards of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
- Acts in an ethical and professional manner in accordance with the guidelines and standards of the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre and the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
- Provides clinical advice and support to other Health Services practitioners as required to ensure the best possible quality of care to clients.
- Organizes and participates in a broad range of health promotion and health education activities and programs to improve foot health of clients.
- Maintains current certification required for all chiropody procedures.
- Collaborates with other programs of the Community Health Centres where the chiropodist works, as appropriate.
- Ensures appropriate, comprehensive treatment is delivered by maintaining complete and accurate medical records in accordance with regulatory College guidelines and SHCHC medical record policies and practices.
- Ensures the accurate and timely recording of clinical statistics as required by the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre, the Champlain Local Health Integration Network and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Requirements
Education and Language
- Graduation from an accredited school of chiropody
- Current registration with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario
- Fluency in English, both oral and written
- Fluency in French an asset
Professional Experience
- Three to five years’ experience in a community-based primary care setting
- Experience working with a broad range of populations, including: youth, street involved, people with or at risk of psychiatric disability, people with substance use disorder, multi-cultural communities and disenfranchised groups
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in the theory behind and practical application of chiropody
- Knowledge of the impact of social/cultural/economic factors on the determinants of health
- Knowledge of adult education techniques
- Commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work under stress with multiple demands
- Ability to use a capacity-building approach in working with clients
- Ability to be flexible, cooperative and work as part of a team
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to perform well under stress and to deal with multiple demands and unpredictable days
- Ability to deal effectively with a diverse community of all ages and with clients who experience barriers to accessing health services
- Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications
- Demonstrated flexibility, good judgment, tact, initiative & creativity
- Respects and values the diversity of communities and individuals
- Sensitivity and alertness to signs of a client in crisis
- Pays attention to detail
Start Date
2025-06-24
Hours
21
Salary
$71,308 - $85,904 annualized salary plus benefits, both pro-rated to part-time status
Contact
Name
Salma Hagi-Aden
Display Name
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
Title
Human Resources Officer
Address
221 Nelson Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N 1C7
Telephone
613-789-1500
hr@sandyhillchc.on.ca
Job Posting Link
Sandy Hill Community Health Centrewebsite
Display Date
2025-05-29
Expiry Date
2025-06-12
About Michener Institute
Michener is a leading and unique school that provides a broad range of full-time, part-time and continuing education programs designed to meet the emerging and evolving applied health sciences needs within our healthcare system. Our curriculum is responsive to the workforce and our healthcare partners. Our growing community of clinical and academic partners is a strength that we continue to harness and leverage so that our students get the best possible experiences in preparing them for their careers as healthcare professionals. Discover Michener and what we can offer you as a future healthcare professional.