Casual Hostel Worker

We provide primary health care through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Our team includes health professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous and contemporary models of care, and uses wholistic health and community development concepts.

This is a part time position involving shift work, including weekends. The hostel operates 24/7 and provides a supportive environment for clients and family members requiring overnight accommodations; while accessing health care services in Kenora. Maintaining cleanliness of the facility is a requirement of the position. The position may also involve client and family crisis, and facilitating access to other WNHAC or community resources.

NOTE: Indigenous traditional practices involving burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar and other cultural protocols occur regularly within our work setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

minimum OSSD or equivalent; some experience working in the health care field an asset

sound understanding of Indigenous culture, values, and perspectives;

experience working in an Indigenous organization; ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin is a definite asset

good oral and written communication skills (including computer skills)

good interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of people

ability and willingness to work shift hours and weekends

current criminal/vulnerable persons records check

commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements

positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 12th, 2024a

Please send resume with covering letter and three references, to:

Hostel Worker Position

Email: [email protected]

Website: WNHAC.org

Fax: (807) 467-8341

Phone: (888) MYWNHAC

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply.