Life Long Care Support Worker

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre • Thunder Bay, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Life Long Care Support Worker’s primary responsibility is to develop and provide culturally appropriate community support services to urban Indigenous individuals that are elderly, frail, physically disabled, and chronically ill, which promote an integrated response, community participation, independent living and an improved quality of life. The program provides security checks, transportation, adult day programming and congregate dining, and Indigenous support services.

Requirements

• Knowledge of chronic health conditions and gerontology-related issues.
• Knowledge of health related legislation and/or any other policies relevant to program delivery.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on residential schooling, the impacts of trauma, Indigenous engagement and community outreach.
• Knowledge and experience working with urban Indigenous seniors and families in a healing and reconciliation capacity.
• Ability to deliver programming to improve health conditions, i.e. elder abuse prevention, Diabetes prevention and/or management, chronic health conditions management, etc.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
• Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; effective crisis intervention skills.
• Group facilitation, team building and decision making skills; able to problem solve and take initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word including database applications.
• Certification in Standard First Aid, CPR, AED, and Safe Food Handling.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
• A clear criminal reference check and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide culturally appropriate community support services to urban Indigenous individuals that are elderly, frail, physically disabled, and chronically ill.
• Promote an integrated response, community participation, independent living and an improved quality of life.
• Provide security checks, transportation, adult day programming and congregate dining, and Indigenous support services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level