JOB SUMMARY:
The Sioux Lookout Area Primary Care Team (SLAPCT) provides primary health care, including chronic disease management, health promotion and disease prevention, to patients in Sioux Lookout Region including the 28 communities in the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority catchment.
Under the Sioux Lookout Area Primary Care Team (SLAPCT) and within the scope of practice of a Kinesiologist (Kin), the Kin will be responsible for providing primary health care to clients within the Sioux Lookout area. The Kin works with the client and the community to promote healthy lifestyles and disease prevention, as well as collaborates and consults with members of an interdisciplinary team to address issues experienced by clients and within the community. The Kin will provide holistic and integrated care to all ages within the Sioux Lookout catchment area, including the 33 First Nations communities.
The Kinesiologist is directly accountable to the POD Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
- Registration in good standing with College of Kinesiologists of Ontario.
- At least 2 years working experience as a practicing Kinesiologist would be an asset, but new graduates are welcome to apply.
- Experience working with First Nations people and/or in a First Nations Community
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Ability to provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance to community-based health workers.
- Excellent relationship-building skills to initiate and maintain working relationships with management, and internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with electronic medical records, health information databases and strong computer skills.
- The ability to function effectively during periods of rapid change and transition.
- Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset.
- Must be willing to travel by various modes
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
- Must be willing to relocate and live in Sioux Lookout (or within a daily commuting distance)
- The ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basis.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assess, treat and monitor clients specific to their healthcare needs and overall health.
- Educate and counsel clients and their caregivers on strategies and tips on how to live a healthy lifestyle and maintain an overall state of wellbeing.
- Work with other health providers and specialists to formulate prognosis and recommend best course of intervention.
- Work with clients and communities to promote healthy lifestyles, disease prevention and community health.
- Educate and counsel family members and caregivers regarding the impact of disability, injury or disease on the individual and their role in the treatment and recovery process.
- Evaluate the home, work or school environment to assess the need for specialized equipment modifications and/or supports.
- Advocate on behalf of clients for service, equipment, navigation and funding including provincial services, Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) and/or Jordan’s Principle processes.
- Maintain documentation as per college guidelines and SLAPCT policies and procedures.
- Performs administrative duties in support of the organization’s goals and objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
SLFNHA currently “Strongly Recommends” COVID-19 immunizations and requests your immunization status to be sent to our staff health department if successful in the recruitment process.
Closing Date: Open until filled
