Home Support Worker

The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Health Centre is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the full-time position of Home Support Worker.

Under the direct supervision of the Home and Community Care Nurse Coordinator, the Home Support Worker works in private homes to help patients with, general housekeeping and meal preparation for individuals assessed as home care clients.

May also provide home visiting services in situations where the client(s) requires this service to remain safe at home while recuperating from illness.

To ensure the client(s) has the support to return to full or partial pre-illness functioning and prevent further deterioration.

Requirments

Grade 10 education, or its equivalent in education and/or experience, is required.

Safe Food handlers and CPR/ first aid required

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training required or willingness to obtain within six (6) months

Two (2) years of directly related experience.

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Must be able to work evenings (up to 8 PM)

Valid Manitoba Class V driver's license and use of a registered vehicle may be an asset.

Must be able to work professionally and maintain strict confidentiality at all times;

Demonstrated compassion with good knowledge of Health Programs.

Good time management skills and oral and electronic communication skills are essential;

Diplomacy, interpersonal skills, the ability to be genuine to self and patients, and the ability to gain trust.

Ability to speak Ojibway is an asset

Must provide a clean pre-employment drug test and be willing to submit to future random drug testing

Full-time

Brokenhead Ojibway Nations offers a competitive compensation package. Preference will be given to Indigenous people and applicants are encouraged to self-declare. We thank all who apply and advise only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Application deadline: Open until filled Submit resume & cover letter to: Susan Fredborg Fax to: Human Resources Manager Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Box 180 Email: Scanterbury, Manitoba R0E 1W0 The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is committed to equity in employment.