Community Health Worker

2 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Canada Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre of Winnipeg, Inc. Full time

Position: Community Health Worker - Wellness Clinic. - **INDEFINITE LEAVE**

Working under the general direction of the Director of Primary Care, and in conjunction with the Physician(s), Nurse(s) and clinical staff of the Wellness Centre, the Community Health Worker is responsible for providing both clinical support, by means of both direct and indirect constituent care to patients accessing medical and clinical services, as well community development and outreach through the design, delivery and communication of health promotion, prevention and awareness activities within the Aboriginal community.

It is expected that the Community Health Worker have the ability and skills to work safely with constituents who may be hostile, oppositional and volatile, while at all times maintaining composure and behave in a professional and dignified manner.

The Community Health Worker shall ensure that all activities are undertaken in a manner that is consistent with, and complementary to, the Vision Statement, the Principles and Values and the policies and procedures of the Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver direct constituent care involving basic patient interaction and triage, specific incident and history documentation, and assisting with preparation for medical appointment.
- Maintain records of all communications, referrals, transactions and interactions with constituents and associated support services, in order to ensure effective case management.
- Establish and maintain linkages within the Aboriginal community which are designed to identify existing and emerging healthcare and lifestyle issues among constituents, develop and deliver information programs and, prevention strategies relative to health education, promotion, prevention and awareness.
- Provide direct constituent service and support, through the effective management of an assigned caseload utilizing the Medicine Wheel as a culture-based tool, to ensure optimum access to, and maximum utilization of, the services of the Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre, including traditional health resources as well as other community agencies and supports
- Assist in the design and delivery of Sharing, Healing and Teaching Circles with particular emphasis on healthcare and lifestyle.
- Establish and maintain an effective network with a wide variety of agencies, programs and supports providing community and culturally based health, wellness and lifestyle supports to members of the Aboriginal community, for the purpose of promoting, providing and receiving constituent referrals.
- Participate in the delivery of external training sessions, workshops, events and internal training and development initiatives relative to the promotion of wellness and culture based health services and supports

QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade 12 graduation, possession of a G.E.D. diploma, possession of a Medical Office Assistant, Healthcare Aide or Community Outreach Worker certificate, or a combination of education and related experience deemed equivalent by the Centre.
- Demonstrated experience working within a medical office / clinic environment, with primary emphasis on effective direct patient interfacing and accurate record keeping
- Excellent communication skills including demonstrated ability to facilitate presentations to groups and committees of various sizes
- Possess a current Province of Manitoba Driver’s License and a suitable vehicle for work-related transportation
- Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently within a fast-paced, high stress environment.
- Ability to communicate in an Aboriginal language(s) would be a definite asset.
- Demonstrated capacity to function effectively in a working team environment

*We thank all those who apply, but advise only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hours of Work: 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM

Monday to Friday

Please provide a cover letter and resume to:
Merilee Sinclair

Coordinator of Human Resources

215 - 181 Higgins Avenue

Fax: (204) 925-3632

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-02-06

  • Community Health Worker

    3 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada WRHA Community Health Services Full time

    **Requisition ID**: 330988 **Position Number**: 20042546 **Posting End Date**: February 15, 2023 **City**: Winnipeg **Site**: WRHA Community Health Services **Work Location**: 640 Main Street **Department / Unit**: Downtown & Point Douglas Community Mental Health Program **Job Stream**: Clinical **Union**: MGEU-COMMUNITY **Anticipated Start Date -...

  • Community Health Worker

    4 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada WRHA Community Health Services Full time

    **Requisition ID**: 343438 **Position Number**: 20001130 **Posting End Date**: August 29, 2023 **City**: Winnipeg **Site**: WRHA Community Health Services **Work Location**: Downtown Comm Health & SS **Department / Unit**: Mental Health & Downtown **Job Stream**: Clinical **Union**: MGEU-COMMUNITY **Anticipated Start Date**: 10/02/2023 **FTE**:...

  • Community Health Worker

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Winnipeg, Canada WRHA Community Health Services Full time

    Position Overview Under the direction of the Initiatives Leader, the incumbent works as part of an integrated clinical team within Housing, Supports and Service Integration (HSSI). The incumbent’s role is attached to the Community-Emergency Department Violence Intervention Program (CEDVIP). CEDVIP supports youth (ages 14-29) identified in hospital...

  • Community Mental Health Worker

    4 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Deer Lodge Centre Full time

    **Requisition ID**: 330793 **Position Number**: 20054413 **Posting End Date**: Feb 14, 2023 **City**: Winnipeg **Site**: Deer Lodge Centre **Work Location**: Deer Lodge Centre **Department / Unit**: OSI Clinic **Job Stream**: Clinical **Union**: MAHCP-Prof/Tech **Anticipated Start Date - End Date**: 03/17/2023 - 03/15/2024 **Reason for...

  • Residential Care Worker

    3 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada WRHA Community Health Services Full time

    **Requisition ID**: 348510 **Position Number**: 21002276 **Posting End Date**: November 22, 2023 **City**: Winnipeg **Site**: WRHA Community Health Services **Department / Unit**: Womens In House Services **Job Stream**: Clinical Support **Union**: CUPE **Anticipated Start Date**: 11/25/2023 **FTE**: 0.40 **Anticipated Shift**:...

  • Outreach Worker

    4 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada WRHA Community Health Services Full time

    **Requisition ID**: 339984 **Position Number**: 20018153 **Posting End Date**: July 4, 2023 **City**: Winnipeg **Site**: WRHA Community Health Services **Department / Unit**: Public Health TB Services **Job Stream**: Clinical **Union**: CUPE-CS-WCEOApr **Anticipated Start Date - End Date**: 07/24/2023 - 03/31/2024 **Reason for Term**:Other...

  • Residential Care Worker

    1 day ago

    Winnipeg, Canada WRHA Community Health Services Full time

    **Requisition ID**: 336381 **Position Number**: 21002099 **Posting End Date**: May 12, 2023 **City**: Winnipeg **Site**: WRHA Community Health Services **Work Location**: Winnipeg Corporate **Department / Unit**: WRHA - Women's Treatment & Community Ser **Job Stream**: Clinical Support **Union**: CUPE-CS-WCEOApr **Anticipated Start Date**:...

  • Mental Health

    2 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada WRHA Community Health Services Full time

    **Requisition ID**: 338449 **Position Number**: Multiple Positions **City**: Winnipeg **Site**: WRHA Community Health Services **Work Location**: Downtown Comm Health & SS **Department / Unit**: Community Mental Health ,Proctor Program **Job Stream**: Clinical **Union**: CUPE **Anticipated Start Date**: July 3, 2023 **FTE**: Casual **Anticipated...

  • Community Forensic Mental Health Specialist

    1 day ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Shared Health Full time

    **Requisition ID**:340090 **Position Number**:20090202 **Posting End Date**:July 7, 2023 **City**:Winnipeg **Site**:Shared Health **Work Location**:Winnipeg Shared Health **Department / Unit**:Mental Health Community Forensic **Job Stream**:Clinical **Union**:SHMGEUCommunity **Anticipated Start Date - End Date**:07/17/2023** - **07/12/2024 **Reason...

  • Residential Care Worker

    2 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada WRHA Community Health Services Full time

    **Requisition ID**: 336105 **Position Number**: 21002170 **Posting End Date: 05/11/2023** **City**: Winnipeg **Site**: WRHA Community Health Services **Work Location**: Winnipeg Corporate **Department / Unit**: WRHA - Men's Treatment & Community Servi **Job Stream**: Clinical Support **Union**: EXEMPT-OT **Anticipated Start Date**: ASAP **FTE**:...

  • Community Wellness Worker

    3 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre of Winnipeg, Inc. - Vaccine Site Full time

    ***:Working under the general supervision of the Director of Programs, the Community Wellness Worker is responsible for servicing the broad needs of an assigned caseload of individuals and families through a process of direct contact, situational evaluations and needs assessments, formulation of remedial strategies to meet the overall constituent needs in an...

  • Community Forensic Mental Health Specialist

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Shared Health Full time

    Position Overview The Shared Health Mental Health and Addictions program provides a range of mental health and addiction services across the healthcare continuum that support and promote recovery. Through collaboration and partnership across various health, social service and community sectors the program strives to promote mental health and well-being...

  • Community Host

    3 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Klinic Community Health Full time

    **Requisition ID**: 342061 **Posting End Date**: August 3, 2023 **City**: Winnipeg **Site**: Klinic Community Health **Work Location**: Klinic Community Health **Department / Unit**: Health Services **Posting Category**: Non-Clinical **Union**: CUPE **FTE**: Casual **Anticipated Shift**: Days; Evenings; Weekends **Annual Base Hours**:...

  • Community Team Manager

    4 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada WRHA Community Health Services Full time

    **Requisition ID**: 335959 **Position Number**: 20003921 **Posting End Date**: May 9, 2023 **City**: Winnipeg **Site**: WRHA Community Health Services **Work Location**: Seven Oaks Comm Health & SS **Department / Unit**: Home Care Seven Oaks/Inkster **Job Stream**: Clinical Support **Union**: WAPSO **Anticipated Start Date**: 07/11/2023 **FTE**:...

  • Community Team Manager

    2 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada WRHA Community Health Services Full time

    **Requisition ID**: 332823 **Position Number**: 20022963 **Posting End Date**: March 16, 2023 **City**: Winnipeg **Site**: WRHA Community Health Services **Work Location**: Access Fort Garry **Department / Unit**: FG/RH My Health Team **Job Stream**: Clinical Support **Union**: WAPSO **Anticipated Start Date**: 04/03/2023 **FTE**:...

  • Health Care Aide

    2 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada WRHA Community Health Services Full time

    **Requisition ID**: 356819 **Position Number**: 20075690 **Posting End Date**: April 11, 2024 **City**: Winnipeg **Employer**: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority **Site**:WRHA Community Health Services - WHRA CMTY - 845 Regent Ave West **Department / Unit**: T3 Transcona Access **Job Stream**: Clinical **Union**: CUPE **Anticipated Start Date**:...

  • Community Forensic Mental Health Specialist

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Full time

    Requisition ID: 353829 Position Number: 20090202 Posting End Date: Open Until Filled City: Winnipeg Employer: Shared Health  Site:  Shared Health Department / Unit: Mental Health Community Forensic Job Stream: Clinical Union: MAHCP  Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP  - 09/13/2024 Reason for Term: ...

  • Health Care Aide

    3 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada WRHA Community Health Services Full time

    **Requisition ID**: 358578 **Position Number**: 20075032 **Posting End Date**: May 9, 2024 **City**: Winnipeg **Employer**: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority **Site**:WRHA Community Health Services - Winnipeg Community **Department / Unit**: JA St. James-Assiniboia Team **Job Stream**: Clinical **Union**: CUPE **Anticipated Start Date**:...

  • Health Care Aide

    3 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada WRHA Community Health Services Full time

    **Requisition ID**: 347009 **Position Number**: 20074222 **Posting End Date**: April 10, 2024 **City**: Winnipeg **Site**: WRHA Community Health Services **Work Location**: Point Douglas Home Care **Department / Unit**: P2 Point Douglas Team **Job Stream**: Clinical **Union**: CUPE **Anticipated Start Date**: ASAP **FTE**: 0.70 **Anticipated...

  • Health Care Aide

    4 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada WRHA Community Health Services Full time

    **Requisition ID**: 358414 **Position Number**: 20075132 **Posting End Date**: May 7/2024 **City**: Winnipeg **Employer**: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority **Site**:WRHA Community Health Services - Access Winnipeg West - 280 Booth Drive **Department / Unit**: J5 St. James Team **Job Stream**: Clinical **Union**: CUPE **Anticipated Start Date**:...