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 creative 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, hour day and evening shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs) Salary: $ to $ per hour Date Posted: September 15, 2026 Internal Applicants Due By: September 22, 2026 REF3983D
📌 Chiropodist - Mississauga Halton Diabetes Foot Care Program (Oakville)
🏢 Halton Healthcare
📍 Oakville
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