Interpreter (3 FTE Positions) (TRP 04/21)

PatternEP - https:/slmhc.on.ca/sitemap.xml - om; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health center is looking for a compassionate Interpreter to bridge communication gaps for First Nation clients. This role involves providing essential interpreting services to enhance patient care and ensure effective communication within a culturally sensitive environment. The successful candidate will be fluent in local First Nation languages and possess excellent communication skills in English. By joining this forward-thinking organization, you will play a critical role in minimizing barriers and improving health outcomes for the community. If you are dedicated to making a difference and have a passion for cultural understanding, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

$2,500 probation bonus

$2,500 one-year completion bonus

Qualifications

• Fluent in one or more First Nation languages required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide bi-directional interpreting services to clients and service providers.
• Maintain accurate records of all service requests and provisions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in Sioux Lookout area First Nation languages

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of cross-cultural issues

Proficiency with computers

Education

Medical Interpreter certificate

Job description

Job Summary:

The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is seeking an Interpreter who is responsible for providing interpreter services to those individuals who do not have English as their first language. The Interpreter ensures that the comfort, support, community interfaces, navigation and non-clinical assistance are in place to minimize cross cultural institutional and health system barriers. The Interpreter specifically assures complete bi-directional cultural and linguistic interpretation to optimize patient care, care planning and the delivery of care for the First Nation client receiving care within the Meno Ya Win Health Centre.

$2,500 probation bonus, + additional $2,500 one-year completion bonus!

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written in English).
• Proficient and Fluent in one or more Sioux Lookout area First Nation languages (Cree, Oji-Cree, Swampy Cree, Ojibway) required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the “interpretive process”.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive caring approach.
• Good understanding of cross-cultural issues.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Proficient with computers.
• Medical Interpreter certificate an asset.
• Ability to communicate in First Nation Syllabics an asset.

Job Duties:

• Provide bi-directional interpreting services to patients, residents, family and all service provider at SLMHC & ECU.
• Articulate, report information accurately to convey the client’s questions, concerns and messages consistent with risk management directives and reports related to client data.
• Maintain accurate daily records on all requests for service as well as the provision of services.
• Must be willing to work assigned shifts including 8 and12 hour rotation of day and night shifts
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to client care and visitor issues.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.