Isolation Centre Support Worker
All Nations Health Partners
Kenora, ON, Canada
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WAASEGIIZHIG Nanaandawe'iyewigamig  --Isolation Centre Support Worker (Multiple FTE/PTE Contract positions)

We provide client-centered, wholistic primary health care through an interprofessional, team-based model of care. Services comprise a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment based on traditional and contemporary models of care, using wholistic health and community development concepts.


This position works as part of a team to support supports persons who have no other place to isolate while awaiting results of a COVID test, or after testing positive for COVID. The positions are part of the Waterview Isolation Centre team and support the Isolation Centre within a 24/7 operating environment.


NOTE: traditional practices involve burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting.


QUALIFICATIONS:
• OSSD or equivalent training and experience;
• personal experience and understanding of traditional Anishinaabe culture, values, and healing practices; experience working in an Anishinaabe organization and ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin a definite asset
• demonstrated understanding of wholistic health and well-being; personal experience or strong knowledge of the healing journey and abstinence from mind altering chemicals
• good knowledge of available resources, and experience working with at risk individuals and families an asset
• demonstrated oral and written communication skills (including computer skills); excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of people
• current criminal/vulnerable persons records check
• commitment to training relevant to job requirements
• positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model

LOCATION: Kenora, Ontario


APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled


Please send resume with covering letter and three references, to:

Isolation Centre Support Worker
WAASEGIIZHIG NANAANDAWE'IYEWIGAMIG
P.O. Box 320,
Keewatin, Ontario
P0X 1C0
email:
pskead@wnhac.org
fax:
(807) 467-8341
phone:
(888) MYWNHAC ext 221

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note
only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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