Community Health Representative

Lac La Ronge Indian Band • La Ronge, SK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Representative (CHR) demonstrates, teaches and provides support and encouragement so community members plan and make healthy decisions. This role requires workers to be organized, flexible and adaptable. Working 7.5-hour shifts, overtime maybe required. The CHR aims to empower community members to make healthy decisions, through demonstrating, teaching and providing support and encouragement with a focus on addressing health needs of the community.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12
• Community Health Representative certificate or related health care certificate
• Basic computer skills
• Certified First Aide & CPR and Safe Food Handling Certificate required or willing to obtain
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak/understand Cree is an asset
• Experience working with First Nations Communities is an asset

Responsibilities

• Assisting health staff in delivery of health care services and contributing to the health team through health advocacy, health promotion and illness prevention
• Act as a liaison between community members and LLRIBHS staff and health programs
• Assist in the delivery of health programs by obtaining consents, transporting community members, booking Child Health Clinics, participating in community health fairs, events and activities
• Carry out health promotion programs by planning workshops, in-service sessions, community health fairs, events and activities and developing public awareness materials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED