Chiropodist

Chiropodist - Mississauga Halton Diabetes Foot Care Program Union Status: NON UNION Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon-Fri – 7.5 hour day shifts Employment Status: Temporary Full-time Department: OT DS Foot Care Length of temporary contract: Approx. 1 year Company Description: Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always! At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve. Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care. Job Description: The Mississauga Halton Diabetes Foot Care program is a regional program providing preventative foot care to high risk patients with diabetes who are facing barriers to accessing fee for service care models. The Chiropodist serves as a both a mentor and a clinician in this regional program providing foot care to high risk patients with diabetes. This position is part of a regional approach to addressing the needs of this population and has the goal of demonstrating a decrease in admissions for diabetes related wound care. The team will include nurses and chiropodists. The Chiropodist will provide foot care services in the region at various community settings within a geographic area. The Chiropodist’s approach to client care is evidenced based and innovative and utilizes current therapeutic techniques within the determinants of health framework. This position works within an inter-professional team-based model in terms of both the clinical practice and program planning aspects of its responsibilities. A systems perspective and attention to continuous quality improvement are essential to the success of this position. · Provide general chiropody services · Mentor and provide clinical instruction to other health professionals in diabetic foot care · Act as a resource person to staff, students and the community regarding foot care · Demonstrate competency in chosen profession; consistently demonstrate knowledge and expertise in professional practice and hospital-based standards · Demonstrate patient and consumer focus; makes a commitment to meet or exceed the needs of all internal and external customers · Team player; interacts with co-workers, physicians, volunteers, patients and their families in a way that demonstrates that everyone involved in patient care is valuable · Demonstrate caring and respect; treats each and every coworker, patient or family member with understanding and kindness and hold in high regard and respond appropriately to the needs of self and others · Demonstrate fiscal responsibility; to model a sound understanding of, and work within, the financial boundaries of Halton Healthcare funding · Other duties/activities as assigned Qualifications: · Recognized diploma in Chiropody required · Current registration with and member in good standing of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario · Wound care certification from the Canadian Association of Wound Care · Experience with mentoring and teaching · Health Care Professionals who have taken the foot care course preferred · Knowledge of Self-Management Principles · Experience with providing education in group settings · Demonstrates excellent organizational skills to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Proven ability to effectively interact within a multi-disciplinary team · Must have valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle · Must be willing to travel to multiple foot care sites within Halton and surrounding areas · Must be physically able to do the job · Excellent employment and attendance record Additional Information: Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hour day shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs) Salary: $41.304 to $53.456 per hour Date Reposted: August 12, 2026 REF3594B How to Apply: Halton Healthcare Chiropodist - Mississauga Halton Diabetes Foot Care Program | SmartRecruiters

The Chiropodist provides preventative foot care to high-risk diabetic patients across various community settings as part of an inter-professional team. They also serve as a mentor and clinical instructor to other health professionals while contributing to program planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Candidates must hold a recognized diploma in Chiropody and current registration with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. Additionally, wound care certification and a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle are required for travel to multiple sites.

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• Chiropody
• Diabetic foot care
• Wound care
• Mentoring
• Clinical instruction
• Patient education
• Inter-professional collaboration
• Self-management principles
• Therapeutic techniques
• Quality improvement
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Documentation

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

8 févr. 2027

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

38 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level

Mode de candidature

La candidature directe est offerte