Elder Companion – Dementia Care Team 149R3-22-1
Home and community Care, Health Services
Part Time

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 for the Elder Companion- Dementia Care Team with Home and Community Care, Health Services.  The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website.  Online applications accepted through https://www.vscyberhosting.com/sixnations/. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB SUMMARY: Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Home and Community Care Program Manager with functional day to day supervision from the Dementia Care Lead.  As part of the Dementia Care Team, the Elder Companion will assist community members living with dementia and their care partners by providing companionship and meaningful activities in client homes, for clients who live with dementia and respite for their caregivers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Personal Support Worker, Recreation Therapist or other related certification

AND/OR

• Experience and/or interest in providing care to individuals living with dementia
• Reliable vehicle, G class driver’s license and insurance
• Favorable Vulnerable Policy Records Check
• Strong sense of confidentiality.
• Experience and knowledge of working with Indigenous elders and on a First Nation
• Flexibility to work outside of regular office hours
• Caring and compassionate
• Strong problem solving skills
• Able to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY):

Method #1:  Online

1. Please visit: https://www.vscyberhosting.com/sixnations/ to access our job board and follow the directions to apply.
2. Please ensure all required documents are provided/uploaded with your application package, which include:
   1. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
   2. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
   3. Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
3. If you have any questions or need assistance please reach out to Melissa Stefureak, Staffing Officer at 519-445-2223 ext 5727 or via email at [email protected].

Method #2: GREAT – Applications must include all of the following:

1. Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
2. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
3. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
4. Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
5. Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:

Elder Companion – Part Time – 149R3-22-1
c/o Reception Desk
Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)
P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court
Ohsweken, Ontario  N0A 1M0