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Aboriginal Diabetes Aide – Chateh

Career Posting : Aboriginal Diabetes Aide – Chateh

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Type: Full-Time
Term: Other
Closing Date: January 10, 2020 5:00 pm

ABORIGINAL DIABETES AIDE

The DTFN Health Program has an Aboriginal Diabetes Aide position available, based out of the Health Centre in Chateh. This is full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent, and Aboriginal Diabetes Aide Certification
  • Knowledge and basic understanding of medical terminology with the ability to communicate with other health professionals
  • Organizational ability and composure to work within specific timeframes
  • Ability to work with the staff at all levels within the organization with minimal supervision in a multiple task environment
  • Hands on application and use of computer systems and applications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for increasing the knowledge of diabetes with other health care professionals, and providers in the community who are involved with the care of people with diabetes; ensuring continuity and quality of diabetes care for the clients.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

  • Applying cultural standards and Indigenous knowledge in the performance of the duties while working with Indigenous individuals, families, communities and Elders
  • Increase awareness in the communities of diabetes, risk factors, complications, and ways to prevent diabetes
  • Educate about early detection and screening for complications of diabetes throughout the communities
  • Increase community member capacity in prevention and self-management of diabetes
  • Work with other health care providers to support capacity building activities geared towards supportive and effective diabetes care

Ability to speak the Dene language is a definite asset. The successful candidate must provide a current criminal record check and a child welfare clearance check. Must possess a Class 5 Driver’s License and have reliable transportation.

OPEN TO DENE THA’ FIRST NATION MEMBERS

Closing Date:
Friday, January 10, 2020

Submit resumes to:
Elna Ahnassay, Personnel Services Coordinator
Dene Tha’ First Nation
P.O. Box 120 Chateh, AB T0H 0S0
Fax: (780) 321-3863 or 321-3886
Email: elna.ahnassay@denetha.ca

We thank all applicants in advance; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



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