As outlined in the Curve Lake First Nation Human Resources Manual, applications are now being accepted for the following Full-Time Permanent position.

Homemaker (2 positions)
Wellness Building / Client Homes

The purpose of this position is to assist Home and Community Care clients with shopping needs by providing client with regular scheduled trips, socialization through friendly visiting and implementing programming to alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation and to provide non-medical support care services when necessary.

The duties and responsibilities of this position are:

• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients of the Home and Community Care program through friendly visits to help combat feelings of loneliness and isolation.
• Regularly visit clients in their homes and hospital as needed
• Engage in conversation, reading, baking, playing games and sharing stories with clients
• Respect the privacy and personal boundaries of the individual they visit.
• Report any concerns or changes in the individual’s health or wellbeing to the Home and Community Care Team
• Work in coordination with health care providers, staff, and family members.
• Adhere to all required health and safety protocols, such as hand hygiene and wearing personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Plan and prepare relevant programming on an ongoing basis.
• Pick up clients who might not otherwise be able to attend the programming.
• Ensure that programming is appropriate by communicating regularly with participants to ensure needs are being met and interests are relevant Attend scheduled training sessions and Home and Community Care meetings, reviews, and case conferences.
• Must be able to safely operate a vehicle and able to transport clients on prearranged trips safely
• Ensure that the vehicle remains in good working condition, is clean and free of garbage and following the maintenance schedules.
• Interacting professionally with clients
• Other duties as directed/required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Basic Requirements: (APPLICANTS MUST SHOW NECESSARY PROOF WITH APPLICATION OR WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SCREENED OUT)

EDUCATION:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or two years related experience.
• Minimum one year experience in the health care field.

OTHER RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 25 years or older to be able to drive Curve Lake First Nation vehicles.
• Valid Class G driver’s license is required.
• Demonstrated leadership and organization skills.
• Compassionate, emphatic, reliable and patient.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be in good health and physically fit.
• Must have current First Aid/CPR Level C or willingness to obtain.
• Food Handler’s Certificate or willingness to obtain.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a Full-Time Permanent position for 39.5 hours a week beginning immediately. Annual salary range for this position is $40,012 – $42,680.

APPLICATION:

Application forms and position descriptions are available at the Reception of the Government Services Building or from the Employment Resource Centre.

Application package must consist of a completed application form, cover letter, resume, required documentation, addresses and phone number of two most recent employment references (if currently employed with Curve Lake First Nation, references from most recent Supervisor / Manager will be required).

Please submit a full application package to the Government Services Building Receptionist to the attention of:

Curve Lake First Nation Government Services Building
Curve Lake, Ontario K0L 1R0
Phone (705) 657-8045
Or email your application package to: Recruitment@curvelake.ca

Deadline for Applications: Friday January 24, 2025 @ 12:00pm (noon)

Please ensure application is date stamped by the Curve Lake Government Services Building Receptionist, if applying in person. While only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview, not necessarily all qualified applicants will be offered an interview.

While Curve Lake First Nation appreciates all applications, as outlined in the Curve Lake First Nation Human Resources Management Manual, applicants will be considered in the following priority: Level I: Internal Applicant, Level II: Any First Nation Member Applicants (s. 16(1) CHRA), and Level III: Any Applicants.

The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Canadian Police Information Check (CPIC) with Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) prior to commencing work.