Life Long Care Support Worker

Job summary

The Support Worker develops and provides culturally appropriate community support services to urban Indigenous individuals who are elderly, frail, or disabled. Responsibilities include conducting security checks, facilitating adult day programming, and managing congregate dining services.

Job details

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Life Long Care Support Worker’s primary responsibility is to develop and provide culturally appropriate community support services to urban Indigenous individuals that are elderly, frail, physically disabled, and chronically ill, which promote an integrated response, community participation, independent living and an improved quality of life. The program provides security checks, transportation, adult day programming and congregate dining, and Indigenous support services. QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred degree in Social Work or in a related human services field, with specialized training or experience working with Indigenous seniors and vulnerable populations in a community setting – long term care. Knowledge of chronic health conditions and gerontology-related issues is an asset. Knowledge of health-related legislation and/or any other policies relevant to program delivery. Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on residential schooling, the impacts of trauma, Indigenous engagement and community outreach; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) is considered an asset. Knowledge and experience working with urban Indigenous seniors and families in a healing and reconciliation capacity. Ability to deliver programming to improve health conditions, i.e. elder abuse prevention, Diabetes prevention and/or management, chronic health conditions management, etc. Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting. Excellent case / file management skills, stress and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines. Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; effective crisis intervention skills. Group facilitation, team building and decision-making skills; able to problem solve and take initiative. Certification in Standard First Aid, CPR, AED, and Safe Food Handling. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends. A clear Vulnerable Sector Clearance Check is a condition of employment. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; will require a valid Drivers Abstract upon hiring. Submission Date: Monday October 19 2026 Please submit resume with three (3) references to the: Attention: Hiring Committee Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre 401 North Cumberland Street Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4P7 For a complete job description, please visit our website https://tbifc.ca/get-involved/job-postings/ Email: careers@tbifc.ca or Fax: (807) 344-8945 The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process. Miigwetch to all who apply, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Support Worker develops and provides culturally appropriate community support services to urban Indigenous individuals who are elderly, frail, or disabled. Responsibilities include conducting security checks, facilitating adult day programming, and managing congregate dining services.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a degree in Social Work or a related human services field with experience working with Indigenous seniors. A valid driver's license, First Aid/CPR certification, and a clear Vulnerable Sector Clearance Check are mandatory.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Group Facilitation · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Team building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Social work
• Case management
• Crisis intervention
• Group facilitation
• Community outreach
• Gerontology
• First aid
• CPR
• AED
• Safe food handling
• Time management
• Stress management
• Team building
• Problem solving
• Communication skills
• Community Outreach
• Case File Management
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
• Support Services
• Chronic Diseases
• Building Trust
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Self-Motivation
• Elderly Care
• Reconciliation
• Management
• Social Work
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Crisis Intervention
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Human Services
• Long-Term Care
• Proactivity
• Time Management
• Team Building
• Team Oriented
• Trauma Care

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Support Worker
• Social / Human Services Assistant
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Social and Human Service Assistants