Foot Care
A Nurse to counsel and care for feet of seniors or physically disabled adults at three monthly clinics throughout our area. Diabetic referrals are accepted. The Fee is $12 per session at clinics and $15 per session for home visits.
Service
Clinics are held at the following locations:
- The first Thursday of every other month at Country Pines Apartments in Glenburnie. Appointments start at 9:30 AM.
- The second Tuesday of every month at the Verona Medical Clinic in Verona. Appointments start at 9:00 AM.
- The second Tuesday of every month at the Rural VISIONS Centre in Sydenham. Appointments begin at 1:00 PM.
Foot care may be provided in home if the client is legitimately unable to get to a clinic.
Job Description
Position Description
FOOT CARE SERVICE PROVIDER
Background
Clinics are held at Country Pines Apartments in Glenburnie the first Thursday of every other month, and Verona Medical Clinic and the Rural VISIONS Centre the second Tuesday of every month. Periodically, in-home foot care is provided to Clients.
Time Requirement
As scheduled, half days.
Supervisor
Purpose
To provide toenail cutting and callous reduction for clients who are unable to perform this facet of personal hygiene. Diabetic clients are included. If noted conditions deteriorate, referrals to professionals are made.
Reimbursement
An hourly rate of $14 applies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Periodically required to pick up equipment at the Centre to take to site and return after the clinic ends
- To arrive at the appropriate clinic on time and in a clean fashion
- Periodically required to take Client's payment and schedule next appointment
- To attend to the foot care of each client present - this includes assisting the Client with the removal of their shoes and socks, toe nail cutting, callous reduction, massaging of lotion onto the Client's feet, and cleaning the equipment in between each Client
- To be friendly and approachable creating a warm atmosphere.
- To provide foot care advice as necessary and to suggest frequency of visits.
- To chart in each client's file after his or her session is complete.
- To clean work space and return equipment back to its original state before leaving.
Basic Requirements
- Training in foot care - Foot Care Certificate required.
- Basic First Aid and CPR would be of benefit.
- Own transportation.
Orientation and Training
- CFCSC Staff will provide instructions on each clinic
- Must attend a Volunteer Orientation Session held at the Rural VISIONS Centre
- Attempts will be made to match new worker with a long-standing worker to provide support and orientation, especially to the needs of specific clients.
Long Term Care Services Coordinator
Phone: 613-376-6477 or 1-800-763-9610