Home Support Worker
Location: Sagamok Anishnawbek, Serpent River First Nation, and Mississauga First Nation
Contract (Part-Time with possibility of full-time hours, based on client needs)
Who you are? You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in the Health Field enabling you to work in a team environment. Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teaching in your work to build relationships. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with a positive outlook.
Who we are? We are a leader in First Nation Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work with our 11 First Nation community partners in the provision of primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services and health promotion services. We have recently been approved as the first Indigenous lead Ontario Health Team by the Ministry of Health.
The opportunity: Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services provides primary health, traditional healing, mental health, home and community support services and health promotion services to community members of the seven First Nations of the Mamaweswen North Shore Tribal Council, is inviting applications for Home Support Workers to join the Home and Community Support Services Team. Home Support Workers helps with activities of daily living, managing everyday tasks for people who are faced with health-related issues or aging or isolation. This position provides the opportunity to work towards Personal Support Worker certification.
What you need to bring with you:
- Experience working with the elderly in a community setting.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with limited direction.
- Exercise good judgment, problem-solving skills.
- Available for after-hours and weekend shifts and holidays.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- Knowledge of the First Nation cultural values and traditions and ability to speak Ojibway is an asset.
- Ability to meet the physical demand of the position is required.
- Must have a valid drivers' license and access to a personal vehicle
- Meal planning and preparation
- Escorting to medical appointments
- Escorting to social events
- Medication reminders
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Watchful companionship and friendly visiting
Why Work with Us?
- Salary based on experience
- Paid Extended Health Benefits
- HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
- Technology amenities provided (i.e., laptop)
- All travel expenses covered
- High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience
- Access to cultural and traditional teachings of the Ojibwe people
- 2 weeks holiday for the 1st year
- Personal days based on hours worked
What to expect? Given the traditional practices of Aboriginal people, from time to time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar may occur.
- Accommodations for the disabled will be available upon request
- An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.
- Hiring of Aboriginal People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs
Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter along with a current resume, certificates, diplomas, along with three current work-related references to [email protected]. Please ensure that "Home Support Worker" appears in the subject line.
Posting Deadline: January 26, 2024
Thank you in advance to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.