Interpreter – TRP 05/22

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare center in Ontario is seeking an Interpreter to provide crucial interpreting services for patients and families who do not speak English. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be fluent in one or more First Nation languages. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, articulating client concerns, and ensuring confidentiality. Flexible hours are required, including day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide bi-directional interpreting services.
• Articulate client’s questions and concerns accurately.
• Maintain accurate daily records on service requests.
• Work assigned shifts including day and night rotations.
• Maintain confidentiality in client care matters.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (oral and written in English)

Fluent in one or more First Nation languages

Demonstrated proficiency in the interpretive process

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good understanding of cross-cultural issues

Ability to work flexible hours

Proficient with computers

Education

Medical Interpreter certificate

Job description

Position: Interpreter (Full Time)

Department: Traditional Healing, Medicines, Foods and Supports Program

Reports To: Traditional Programs Manager

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.

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 providers 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.