Current jobs related to Health Promoter, Indigenous - Oshawa - Durham Community Health Centre
-
Indigenous Student Success Coordinator
7 days ago
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Durham College Full timeSupport Staff Oshawa • ID: SS23-122 • Full-Time/Regular About Durham College: Durham College (DC) is leading the way as a post-secondary institution, offering an innovative and transformative student experience and hands-on learning opportunities. With this focus top of mind for our students and our employees, DC is proud to be one of the...
-
Indigenous Talent Acquisition Lead
2 days ago
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Bausch & Lomb Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Indigenous Recruitment Liaison to join our team. The successful candidate will develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract and retain Indigenous candidates, while promoting cultural values and best practices in recruitment processes.About the RoleRecruit and retain Indigenous candidates for various...
-
Indigenous Learning Specialist
4 weeks ago
Oshawa, Canada Durham College Full time**About Durham College**: Durham College (DC) is leading the way as a post-secondary institution, offering an innovative and transformative student experience and hands-on learning opportunities. With this focus top of mind for our students and our employees, DC is proud to be one of the fastest-growing colleges in the province and annually ranked as one of...
-
Community Health Worker, Priority Populations
4 weeks ago
Oshawa, Canada Durham Community Health Centre Full time**Job Posting** **Position Title: Community Health Worker, Priority Populations (ACB focus)** **Employment Status: Temp. Full-time Contract, until March 31st, 2026** **Position Status: This is a Bargaining Unit position. All terms and conditions of the collective** **bargaining agreement apply.** **Hours of Work Schedule**: 35 hours per week **Salary...
-
Home Health Nurse
7 days ago
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada ParaMed Home Health Care Part timeWe are seeking a dedicated Home Health Nurse to join our team at ParaMed Home Health Care. As a Home Health Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their own homes, focusing on promoting independence and comfort.You will work collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to assess patient needs and develop...
-
Manager Regional Cancer Screening
4 weeks ago
Oshawa, Canada Lakeridge Health Full time**Manager Regional Cancer Screening** - Department:_ DRCC Central East Screening - Program:_ Drcc Administration - Status:_ Regular Full Time Days, Evenings, Weekends; 8 hour shifts (Subject to Change) - Location:_ Oshawa - Wage Schedule:_ $55.120 - $77.830 per hour - File Number:_ 2400001483 **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**: The Regional Manager is...
-
Community Health Care Professional
4 hours ago
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada ParaMed Home Health Care Full timeRole SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a Patient Advocate Nurse. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in various settings, while promoting autonomy, independence, and dignity among our clients.Key Accountabilities- Develop and maintain effective relationships with patients and...
-
Online Course Development
4 weeks ago
Oshawa, Canada Durham College Full time**About Durham College**: Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the...
-
Health & Fitness Supervisor- Aquatics
7 days ago
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada YMCA Greater Toronto Full timeSalary Rate: $55,000 – Check out the YMCA's Location: Oshawa YMCA Health & Fitness Centre Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week Employment Type: Contract Full Time Salaried (6 months contract) Number of Vacancies: 2 Anticipated Start Date: August 6, 2024 Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2024 by 5:00pm Be the Spark Join our passionate Health &...
-
Health & Fitness Supervisor- Aquatics
1 week ago
Oshawa, Canada YMCA Greater Toronto Full timeSalary Rate: $55,000 – Check out the YMCA’s ! Location: Oshawa YMCA Health & Fitness Centre Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week Employment Type: Contract Full Time Salaried (6 months contract) Number of Vacancies: 2 Anticipated Start Date: August 6, 2024 Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2024 by 5:00pm Be the Spark! Join our passionate Health &...
-
Mental Health Peer Mentor
7 days ago
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Ontario Tech University Full timeMental Health Peer Mentor - Limited Term Tracking Code: req1172 Faculty/Department: Office of Student Life Number of Positions: 4 Appointment Type: Limited Term 6 months Hours of Work: 24 hours per week Hourly Rate: Posting Date: July 17, 2024 Closing Date: August 16, 2024 Job Summary: Amental health peer mentor...
-
Care Supervisor
4 weeks ago
Oshawa, Canada CBI Health Group Full timeCare Supervisor (RN/RPN) - Leading Practice Team Job Category: Lead/Supervisory Requisition Number: CARES030452 Posted: February 4, 2025 Job Type: Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location CBI Health - Oshawa Oshawa, ON L1G, CAN CBI Home Health - Durham (Whitby) 1600 Stellar Drive Suite 401 Whitby, ON L1N 9Y9, CAN Are you an RN or RPN who leads by...
-
Pta-physiotherapy Assistant
24 hours ago
Oshawa, Canada Lifemark Health Group Full timeAs Durham Region’s largest community based rehabilitative therapy provider we have been providing community rehabilitation services for adults and children since 1997. Our Vision is to be recognized as a trusted and quality provider of healthcare services, helping adults and children to maximize their functional abilities within their environment and...
-
Mental Health Peer Mentor
7 days ago
Oshawa, Canada Ontario Tech University Full timeMental Health Peer Mentor - Limited Term Tracking Code: req1172 Faculty/Department: Office of Student Life Number of Positions: 4 Appointment Type: Limited Term 6 months Hours of Work: 24 hours per week Hourly Rate: Posting Date: July 17, 2024 Closing Date: August 16, 2024 Job Summary: Amental health peer mentor...
-
Pickering, Mississauga, Oshawa, Darlington, Canada Snc-Lavalin Full timeWorker Type Employee Job Description Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer? Because we offer: - The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients. - An exciting environment where work-life balance is important. - A wide array of learning and development opportunities. - Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee...
-
Medical Science Liaison Specialist
16 hours ago
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Bausch & Lomb Full timeRole OverviewThe Indigenous Recruitment Liaison will be responsible for developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract and retain Indigenous candidates. This role will involve working collaboratively with community partners, engaging with the Indigenous population, and providing culturally relevant recruitment support.This position is centered...
-
Quality Improvement Coordinator, Integrated Care
3 weeks ago
Oshawa, Canada Durham Community Health Centre Full time**Job Posting** **Employment Status**:Temporary Full Time Contract (one year contract) **Position Status**: This is a **Non-Bargaining Unit** position. **Hours of Work**:Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per week*** **Position Reports to**:Associate VP, Integrated Care and Experience **Salary Range**:Annualized salary range $59,800 - $65,000, commensurate on...
-
Diversity and Inclusion Advocate
2 days ago
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Bausch & Lomb Full timeEmployment OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Indigenous Recruitment Liaison to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing recruitment strategies, collaborating with Indigenous communities, and promoting cultural values and best practices in recruitment processes.About the JobRecruit and retain...
-
Vice President, Integrated Care
6 days ago
Oshawa, Canada Durham Community Health Centre Full time**Position Title**: Vice President, Integrated Care & Experience/ Chief Privacy Officer **Employment Status**:Permanent Full Time **Hours of Work**: Monday to Friday, 35 Hours **Position Reports to**: Chief Executive Officer **Primary work location**: Oshawa (Hybrid work environment); Staff may be requested to work out of other DCHC’s sites in...
-
Welcoming Streets Coordinator
3 weeks ago
Oshawa, Canada Durham Community Health Centre Full time**Job Posting** **Position Title: Welcoming Streets Coordinator** **Employment Status**:Temp.** **Full-Time Contract ending March 31, 2025 (with possibility of extension) **Hours of Work / Work Schedule**:35 hours/week (1 FTE) [days/evenings and weekends may be required] **Salary Range**:Annualized salary is commensurate on skills and experience, within...
Health Promoter, Indigenous
1 month ago
**Position Title**: Health Promoter, Indigenous
**Employment Status**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Status**:This is a Bargaining Unit position. All terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement apply**.**
**Hours of Work Schedule**: 35 hours per week
**Salary Range**: Salary is commensurate on skills and experience, and within the range of $68,465 - $75,512 plus Group Benefits & HOOPP
**Hiring Manager**: Manager, Health Equity and Priority Populations
**Primary Location**: Oshawa (flexibility to travel to/work at any of DCHC locations/partner sites as required)
**Organization Overview**
**Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC)** is a registered, charitable organization that provides integrated, accessible, and equitable community based primary care, wellness services, and health education to Durham community members who face multiple barriers to their health and well-being.
DCHC also provides equity-based programs and services that focus on priority populations such as Indigenous, Black, the 2SLGBTQI Community, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, and Unattached patients (i.e., those without a family doctor), to name a few. DCHC ensures Durham community members receive not only sick care, but preventive care as well.
At DCHC, we are a team-based interprofessional group of staff including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counselors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and other administrative staff. We always place every client at the centre of our approach to care, based on their needs. We address these needs through integrated clinical and wellness care and health education.
It's an exciting time to be joining DCHC, while we are embarking on an energizing path with a focus on making our biggest impact yet on the health of Durham community members by diversifying, expanding, and leveraging our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, Brand, Client Stories and Resources.
**Position Overview**
The Health Promoter - Indigenous works with community partners across multiple levels to take action to create supportive social, economic, and physical environments that protect and promote health.
Working as a member of an interdisciplinary team of health professionals, the Health Promoter - Indigenous works to enhance the health of First Nation, Inuit & Métis populations through educational and prevention strategies, program development, and advocacy and engagement in order to reduce health inequities.
The Health Promoter - Indigenous uses communication and strong facilitation skills to build partnerships to advance the work of system/culture change. The Health Promoter - Indigenous will use evidence throughout the planning cycle (assessment, development, implementation and evaluation) to build understanding, motivate and inspire action, among colleagues and community partners.
- **Key Responsibilities**:_
1. Work with community-based groups to identify the health-related needs and capacities of residents in the surrounding community and among priority populations and emerging population needs.
2. Work with staff, partner agencies and community members to establish priority issues and identifies appropriate strategies to respond to these issues.
3. Develop partnerships to support new and ongoing programs and initiatives related to health promotion needs.
4. Facilitate / co-facilitates cultural groups, events and community initiatives.
5. Assist in the development of projects and initiatives that help clients and community to increase control over and to improve their health.
6. Act as a resource for groups and committees on issues related to the priority populations.
7. Help reduce barriers to good health by advocating for affordable, equitable and obtainable services and the development of healthy public policies.
8. Provide educational presentations and workshops for clients and community agencies.
9. Support the advancement of strategic initiatives within the organization with a lens to reduced inequities and increased access to care.
10. Design and carry out needs assessments, focus groups, surveys and program evaluations in collaboration with staff, etc.
11. Assists external groups to carry out approved activities and quality improvement activities.
12. Participate in student and volunteer recruitment and supervision.
13. Ensure regular compilation of client, group and community initiative encounter statistics utilizing electronic client records and other approved electronic systems.
1. Assists, as assigned, in the orientation and training of new staff on the team.
2. Consults regularly with local agencies or community resources concerning resource development and program planning which is pertinent to the clients and/or youth population.
3. Adheres to and applies organization wide policies and practices in support of organizational health, and performances.
4. Adheres to and applies established compliance measures within legislative requirements and equi
