Home Support Worker

Job Summary

Within the guiding principles of the Selkirk First Nation Constitution, the Community Wellness Department strives to improve the overall health of the Selkirk First Nation community and empower its citizens to take action of their own physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being. The department promotes, protects, and enhances healthy living and respectful relationships and adheres to cultural and traditional values, beliefs, laws, and protocols and best practices in public health policy and management.

Reporting to the Home and Community Care Coordinator, the Home Support Worker is the first point of contact for SFN citizens who are in great need of support. Responsible for providing assistance and care to SFN citizens with disabilities, to give clients the opportunity to live with independence and dignity in their own homes, this position works closely with the supervisor to monitor client changing needs. The Home Support Worker will supervise the Community Wellness Driver.

Education/Experience

• Completion of grade 12 coursework in combination with Health Care Assistant Program Certification, OR equivalent combination of training and experience will be equally considered.

• Knowledge of Northern Tutchone traditions and heritage.

• Knowledge of the SFN Home and Community Care and Wellness Department policies.

• General knowledge of health and social issues specific to First Nations.

• Experience working with computers and office software (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel).

• Experience making entries in logs or completing reports.

• Effective organization and time management skills.

• Effective, tactful, compassionate and respectful communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. .

• Ability to build working relationships with clients, your team and other agencies.

Conditions of Employment

• Criminal Records Check – vulnerable sector

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification, or willingness to acquire within six months from the date of hire

• Food Safe Certificate

• Willingness to participate in training to upgrade skills

• Oath of Confidentiality

• Oath of Intoxicants

For more Information

For more information, please contact Candice Silas, Director of Wellness at: HSDirector@selkirkfn.com.

To Apply

To apply, bring your application/resume to the Human Resources Office in the Administration Building or email it to SFN Human Resources at: Catherine.verberg@selkirkfn.com. SFN HR thanks all applicants, but only those selected to advance will be contacted.

Preference to SFN Citizens