Position Overview

The Indigenous Support Worker assists Indigenous individuals including First Nations, Métis and Inuit clients/patients/residents to navigate the health care system and access culturally safe care while utilizing health services in Southern Health-Santé Sud. The position is based at Portage District General Hospital, with assignment to other facilities in the region according to identified need.

The Indigenous Support Worker facilitates and supports communication between clients/families/health care providers as they seek care for their particular situation or condition. The Indigenous Support Worker is integrated into client care teams to ensure timely, primary supports including translation/interpretation services, personal supports and/or counselling and appropriate discharge planning that accounts for linkages with external health care providers, medical needs and community limitations. The Indigenous Support Worker participates and engages in clie...