Samson Community Wellness Job Posting:
2 Respite Worker (s) 1 Full time & 1 Part time
The Respite Worker reports to the Respite Lead. The Respite Worker is primarily responsible for clients when the family members need relief.
This position requires the incumbent to work a flex schedule and may include weekends.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
❖ House cleaning for the client only,
❖ Meal preparations - prepare enough for the client to last the day,
❖ Some Activities of Daily Living ➔ help walk around to keep moving
❖ Advocate for the client for in home care ie plumbers, electricians, house repairs, ❖ Assist in bathing clients,
❖ Work with MHS for clients (equipment, etc)
❖ Medication pick up and drop off
❖ Wash floors, toilets, dishes
❖ Find resources ie mental health,
❖ After hour care (on call) ie when client gets sick, or when care is needed
❖ Food hamper delivery
❖ Report Elder abuse
❖ Call an ambulance when required,
❖ Ensure reports are completed in a timely manner.
Required Organizational Skills:
● Must be reliable,
● Maintain Oath of Confidentiality and ensure safekeeping of records,
● Maintain respectful, cooperative working relationships to contribute to the seamless delivery of services to clients,
● Knowledge in relevant legislation and organizational policies, standards and procedures,
● Applying Cree culture, values, traditions and teachings into programming where possible.
Education:
● Minimum Grade 12,
● Health Care Aide Certification
● Knowledge of the Cree language and culture,
● Excellent communication skills, written and oral, and computer program literacy, Required Documents:
➔ Copy of Valid Driver’s License
➔ Criminal Record Check
➔ Child Intervention Check
➔ Standard First Aid/CPR
➔ Updated Resume with 3 references
Please submit the required documentation to:
SAMSON CREE NATION PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Phone number: 780-585-3793
Email: personnel.179@gmail.com/jrain.scn@gmail.com
Deadline for Applications: October 20, 2023
Positions: YOUTH WELLNESS WORKER
Reports to: Community Wellness Manager/Outreach Team Leader
The Youth Wellness Worker will provide a holistic health program that features health promotion and health prevention activities engaging with youth from 7 years – 24 years.
Emotional support and crisis management are other priority services. Youth Wellness include linkages to other community programs and agencies to facilitate contacts and services that include; education, advocacy, employment needs, and mental health.
Responsibilities:
❖ Developing linkages and maintaining effective working relationships with other community services/agencies, \
❖ Ensure data, forms, reports and other necessary documentation is accurate and submitted in the timelines outlined in the manuals,
❖ Plan, facilitate and/or coordinate:
● evidence- based wellness (holistic health) related primary and secondary prevention workshops,
● programs and/or presentations for youth, families, schools and/or the community using appropriate resources and technology (topics in grief and loss, stress management, self-esteem, suicide prevention, addictions, etc.
❖ Collaborate on the planning and implementation of a variety of community events to promote the personal, family and community wellness of youth.
❖ Engage youth in the development of a wellness plan.
❖ Participate as a member of the community emergency response team
❖ Prepare clear, concise and accurate monthly reports.
❖ Develop, implement and/or coordinate a variety of mental health-related healing activities.
❖ Other duties assigned by the Manager/Team Lead.
Required Organizational Skills:
● Maintaining Oath of Confidentiality,
● Must be able to communicate and build a rapport with youth,
● Develop a trusting relationship with the youth,
● Must maintain their Oath of Confidentiality,
● Must be dependable,
● Willing to travel.
Education:
➔ Experience working with at risk populations,
➔ Knowledge of the Cree language and culture,
➔ Excellent communication skills, written and oral,
➔ Facilitation skills Required Documentation:
➔ Copy of Valid Driver’s License
➔ Criminal Record Check
➔ Child Intervention Check
➔ Updated Resume with names and contact information of 3 references
Please submit the required documentation to:
SAMSON CREE NATION PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Phone number: 780-585-3793
Email: personnel.179@gmail.com/jrain.scn@gmail.com
Deadline for Applications: October 20, 2023
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