Life Long Care Support Worker

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services is seeking a full-time Home Support Worker in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The role focuses on delivering culturally appropriate community support to urban Indigenous seniors and vulnerable individuals, enhancing independence and quality of life.

The position requires a preferred Social Work or related degree, knowledge of Indigenous culture, and the ability to engage clients with empathy and respect.

Qualifications

• Preferred degree in Social Work or a related human services field.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history is highly valued.
• Ability to work with Indigenous seniors and vulnerable populations in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide culturally appropriate community support services to urban Indigenous individuals who are elderly, frail, physically disabled, or chronically ill.
• Coordinate security checks, transportation, adult day programming and congregate dining as part of the program.
• Engage clients to promote independence, community participation and improved quality of life.

Education

Social Work or related field degree

Job description

Location

401 Cumberland St. N Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A4P7

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Home Support Worker

Total Positions

1

Wage

$57,000

Hours/Week

0

Days of Work

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Closing Date / Apply By

12/7/2026

Start Date

n/a

Duties

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Additional Information

• 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.