BROKENHEAD OJIBWAY NATION – HOME SUPPORT WORKER

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Department/Unit: Health Centre
Position: Home Support Worker
Employment Type: Full Time & Part Time Positions
Salary: DOQ

The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Health Centre is seeking a highly motivated individuals to fill Full Time & Part Time positions 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 client(s) has the support to return to full or partial pre-illness functioning and prevent further deterioration.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Grade 10 education, or its equivalent in education and/or experience is required.
• Safe Food handlers and CPR/ first aide 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 directly related experience.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work evenings (up to 8 PM).
• Valid Manitoba Class V driver 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, oral and electronic communication skills are essential.
• Diplomacy, interpersonal skills and the ability to be genuine to self & patients with 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.
• Please include 3 employer references with resume.

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: May 2, 2023

Submit resume & cover letter to:

Susan Fredborg
Human Resources Manager
Box 180 Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
Scanterbury, Manitoba, R0E 1W0
Email: bonreception@brokenheadojibwaynation.com

The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is committed to equity in employment.