Who We Are
Carefor is Eastern Ontario's largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a adaptable schedule, we're looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we're proud of the impact we have in people's lives.

Overview
Under the direction of the Manager, Community Support Services, the Program Scheduler works as part of the Client Services Team to implement Carefor's approved and prescribed processes to develop and facilitate client referrals and service coordination. This includes managing referrals from hospitals across the Champlain region, identifying required services, and connecting clients with the appropriate community agencies based on their geographic location. The Program Schedulerensures effective communication between hospitals, service providers, internal staff and clients to support a seamless and client-centered delivery of care.

Responsibilities

Reviews and validates referral documentation for accuracy and completeness, identifies any errors or omissions,



and ensures timely and accurate data entry into the client records management system in accordance with organizational procedures and privacy standards

Completes all required tasks to ensure there is adequate staff scheduled to meet service requirements, which involves anticipating and monitoring needs and initiating appropriate action

Handles time sensitive incoming requests for the Going Home Program

Acts as support contact to contracted service providers

Provides timely information, through the use of communication technology (Client management software, referral software, telephone, fax, e-mail, voice-mail), to referrals sources, field staff, services providers, co-workers, Managers and Supervisors and clients to ensure staff scheduling is meeting service delivery needs

Works in liaison with Program Managers to ensure they are informed of staff availability for scheduling

Responds to and manages employee absences to ensure client visits are assigned

Coordinates orientation/training for new staff in all professional program areas

Creates and distributes various monthly schedules and master rotations

Gathers and prepares program statistics as required - staffing numbers, admissions

Contributes to the principles of customer-focused service and continuous quality improvement





Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures, and participates in training as required

Qualifications

Minimum high school diploma

Minimum 2-3 years scheduling experience

Minimum 2-3 years scheduling experience in supporting contracted service providers

Experience scheduling within the confines of collective agreements and labour standards

Proficiency in MS Office programs, including Outlook, faxing software, and database management

Must have office administration or office information technology expertise

Experience in clinical environment is considered an asset

Bilingualism (spoken French) is a requirement

What We Offer

Competitive wages

Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Employee Group Benefit Plan

Paid Orientation

Paid professional development and training

Employee Assistance Program

EDI Statement
Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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📌 Program Scheduler (Full Time Permanent) (Quebec City)
🏢 Carefor Healthmmunity Services
📍 Quebec City