St. Joseph Homecare

Chiropodist

Burlington, ON, Canada
Part Time to Full Time
Foot care
Experienced

Podiatrist / Chiropodist 

Number of Openings: 

1 

Division: 

Marketed Services 

Full/Part Time/Casual: 

Full Time 

Program: 

Foot Care 

Regular/Temporary: 

Regular 

Location: 

Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga and GTA 

Union: 

Non Union 

Hours of Work: 

75 hours bi weekly 

Posting Date: 

April 15, 2025 

Closing Date: 

Until Filled 

Wage Range for Role: 

To be determined/ Negotiated 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

St. Joseph’s Home Care is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care in the home and community. As a member of our interdisciplinary team, the Chiropodist/Podiatrist provides specialized foot care services to support the health, mobility, and independence of our clientsparticularly older adults living at home, in long-term care (LTC), or in retirement home (RH) settings. This role helps prevent complications, promotes wellness, and enhances quality of life, particularly for clients with diabetes, circulation issues, or chronic foot conditions. The Chiropodist/Podiatrist will also need to accept referrals from foot care nurses and other health professionals as part of a collaborative approach to care. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  1. Independently assess, diagnos, and treat conditions affecting the foot and lower limb within the regulated scope of practice. 

  1. Provides routine and advanced foot care services, including nail and skin care, wound management, and orthotic assessment. 

  1. Develops individualized care plans based on assessment findings and client goals. 

  1. Educates clients and caregivers on foot health, footwear, and preventive practices. 

  1. Maintains accurate documentation and records using electronic medical software. 

  1. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to support integrated client care. 

  1. Complies with all organizational policies, infection prevention protocols, and professional standards. 

  1. Participates in ongoing professional development and quality improvement initiatives. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • For Chiropodist: Advanced Diploma in Chiropody from the Michener Institute (or equivalent) 

  • For Podiatrist: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from an accredited U.S. institution 

  • Current registration in good standing with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario 

  • Certification in Basic and Advanced Foot Care (if applicable) 

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) 

  • Proficient in EMR and Microsoft Office applications 

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in community settings 

  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills 

  • Committed to client-centered care and health equity 

  • Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle with $1 million liability insurance 

  • Police Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (completed within last 6 months) 

  • Demonstrated commitment to the values of Dignity, Respect, Service, Justice, Responsibility, and Enquiry 

St. Joseph’s Home Care is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equity, inclusiveness, and diversity across all our programs, practices, facilities, and team. AI is not used in our recruitment processes for the selection of candidates. 

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please inform the hiring manager before your interview. Should you wish to conduct your interview in French, kindly contact our head office to arrange this in advance. 

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