Geriatric Outreach Team (GOT) – Clinician (RPN/RN/OT/PT/SW)
Location: 4300 Hwy 7, Unionville
Schedule: Full Time
Position: Vacant position
Schedule: 9am to 5pm
Hourly Rate: $34-43 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Union/Non Union: Non-Union
About UHS
Unionville Home Society (UHS) is a not-for-profit charitable organization located in Unionville that has provided leadership in service to seniors since 1967. Unionville Home Society and its affiliate corporations operate a long-term care home, seniors’ housing, a seniors’ active living center, an adult day program, and geriatric outreach services. Our mission is to engage our communities through a continuum of services that enhance the experience of aging. For our staff, the UHS experience is based on our 5 pillars of connecting communities, advancing quality and innovation, caring genuinely and passionately, respecting each person, and serving with integrity and commitment.
Position
Brief Summary: Under the direction of the Manager of the Adult Day Program & Geriatric Outreach Services, the GOT Clinician plays a pivotal role at Unionville Home Society. You will have the opportunity to deliver clinical services to support the Geriatric Outreach Team.
Essential Job Functions:
- Maintains an awareness of community resources, and identifies gaps in community services.
- Conduct comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) of an older adult including evaluation of medical conditions, cognitive status, functional abilities, mental heath and social supports.
- Identify and manage common geriatric syndromes (e.g. falls, frailty, polypharmacy, incontinence, multimorbidity)
- Assess risks related to falls, cognitive impairment, self-neglect, and caregiver burnout
- Works within an interprofessional team (e.g. nurse, social work, occupational therapists, physiotherapist, physicians)
- Refers clients to other specialized services/linking with appropriate resources
- Works in a manner to ensure safety to oneself, clients, colleagues and the work environment
- Advocates for the client and families
- Provides clinical support to Intake and Teletriage for referrals as required
- Participates in Outreach Team conferences and business meetings
- Maintains positive working relationships with community agencies/partners
- Engages with community partners and provides updated GOT service information
- Assists in developing new manuals and material as required
- Communicates appropriate information to service providers, clients and their families
- Advocates for the client and families as needed
- Provides timely feedback to referral source
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license and availability of a car
- Member in good standing with respective College
- Community experience on in-home assessment, an asset
- Empathetic attitude and desire to contribute towards the well-being of seniors
- Organizational skills to manage timetables and responsibilities
- Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy
- Empathetic attitude and desire to contribute towards the well-being of seniors
- Written and verbal communication skills related to the position
- Good interpersonal skills
- Experience in long term care setting is an asset
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume indicating “2026-GOTC” in the subject line to: [email protected]
We appreciate the interest of all applicants however it is our practice to contact ONLY those candidates who are chosen to proceed to the interview and selection process. Unionville Home Society does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, select or assess applications for job postings.
Unionville Home Society is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. UHS provides employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Furthermore, UHS is committed to diversity and welcomes all applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our community. Please advise [email protected] if you require accommodation.
Land Acknowledgement:
Unionville Home Society acknowledges the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe Peoples, the Haudenosaunee Peoples and the Huron Wendat and recognizes their stewardship of the land and its resources. This territory is covered by Treaty 13 and the Williams Treaty and according to the “one dish, one spoon” concept of environmental stewardship, all people living on this land have the responsibility to ensure that the dish will never be empty.
All of us at Unionville Home Society take pride in the rich indigenous history of the land and are committed to building a brighter, more honest, more inclusive future where Indigenous perspectives are recognized within Markham’s diverse tapestry of communities.
Pay: $34.00-$43.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Markham, ON L3R 1L8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Home & community care: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- license with respective college (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
