Halton Healthcare·Oakville, Ontario
The Chiropodist provides specialized foot care services to high-risk diabetic patients across various community settings. They also act as a mentor and clinical resource for other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes and reduce wound-related hospital admissions.
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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
· 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
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hour day and evening shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs) Salary: $41.304 to $53.456 per hour
August 20, 2026 Internal Applicants Due By: August 27, 2026 REF3983D Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting. Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site. We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation. The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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 this multi-site role.
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