Maternal Child Health Family Visitor

2 weeks ago

Wabasca, Canada Bigstone Health Commission Full time

**MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH FAMILY VISITOR**

**Full Time Permanent**

**Monday to Friday - 7 hours/day**

**Wabasca, Alberta**

The Bigstone Health Commission (BHC) is seeking a Maternal Child Health Family Visitor, to join our Community Health Team. This is a rewarding opportunity if you have an appreciation for First Nation culture, a desire for continuing professional development and enjoy the support and collaboration from our multidisciplinary team and various other professionals and agencies.

**Duties And Responsibilities**:

- Conducts primary, secondary and tertiary preventive services, provide care and support to clients, families and the community.
- Conducts home visits to provide accurate health information and education, counseling and support to individuals and families
- Promote awareness of various community health services programs
- Provide preventative public health screening program under the direction of the Public Health Manager
- Plans, coordinates, educates and contacts client’s regarding community health program services
- Community advocacy: works in collaboration with other health team members, develop partnerships with community based agencies and/or external health care providers
- Must be willing to travel
- Must be dependable and reliable
- Other duties as requested

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft computer programs
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Ability to engage with high risk clients
- Ability to speak Cree is an asset

**Education and Experience**:

- Medical Receptionist certificate and/or certificate or diploma in Office Administration
- Minimum two years work experience in related Medical Administrative field
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Class 5 Drivers License and reliable transportation
- Must have or obtain within 6 months of hire, First Aid/CPR certification
- Must have TDG and WHMIS certification

**Benefits**:

- Competitive Salary
- Paid Annual Vacation Leave
- Paid Health & Wellness Leave
- Employer Matching Registered Pension Plan
- Extended Health, Dental & Vision Plan

Salary is dependent on qualifications

Please forward your Cover Letter, Resume (including 3 work related references), Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check & Child & Youth Intervention Check (should be current within the last 6 months) to the:
Human Resources Department

PO Box 1020 Wabasca, Alberta T0G 2K0

*Applicants are thanked in advance for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

POSTED: May 16, 2024

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $23.28 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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