COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE at Curve Lake First Nation — Ontario, CAN | Base Career

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To assist in the provision of health education programs and services and to assist in ensuring the availability of, and access to medical/health programs and services by the people of the Curve Lake First Nation within the administrative policies and procedures established by the General Manager, and directed by the Manager of Health & Family Services
To assist in the development and maintenance of community based medical/health documentation.
Provision of Direct Health Care
Assessing home situations with the assistance of the CHN
Assisting with health related problems through counseling and/or referral to appropriate agencies
Teaching community members about dental care, communicable diseases, mental health, child development, drug abuse, etc.
Assisting families to cope with chronically ill, sick and aged family members
Working with other health professionals in obtaining health histories by serving as in interpreter
Providing emergency first aid when necessary
Assisting with school health programs such as yearly health assessments, class inspections, vision and hearing screening, measuring heights and weights, planning and implementing health education programs for the students
Coordinating Non-Insured Health Benefits and ensuring registered status Indians receive all benefits they are entitled to
Responsible for the coordination of medical transportation
Assisting in the development or maintenance of medical/health documentation and files
Liaison Activities
Advising other health care personnel about local Native culture and traditions and their implications on specific health problems
Assisting in planning, implementing and evaluating programs for the community
Cross cultural sensitivity workshops for non-native service providers
Participating in Health clinics as necessary
Making hospital visits to community members when there is little or no family support
Interpreting health programs and services to the community
Attending meetings as requested
Acting as a member of various Committees
Assisting in the development of grant applications and the annual operational budget

• Community Development Activities

Working with existing community groups, and assists in development of others, to improve the health of the community
Conducting workshops, short courses and health education programs about topics of interest to the community
Other
Performs such other related duties as may reasonably be required
Graduation from a post secondary program in public/community health
Excellent working knowledge of computer-based data management programs for administrative purposes
Exhibits a high degree of initiative and self direction; good analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Well developed interpersonal skills; strong interest in public health issues
High level appreciation of Native issues
Knowledge of alternative and traditional therapies
Excellent public relations skills, including an appreciation of the need for tact, discretion and a positive, cheerful, and informed approach with the public.
Strong advocacy skills
Be honest and trustworthy.
Be respectful
Possess awareness and sensitivity to the history, language, culture and traditions of the people of Curve Lake First Nation
Be flexible
Demonstrate sound work ethics
Must demonstrate and ensure a high level of personal and professional conduct

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