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Program:
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Band Office - Home and Community Care Program
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Address:
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c/o c/o Slate Falls Band Office, General Delivery
General Delivery c/o Slate Falls Band Office
Slate Falls, ON
P0V 3C0
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Street Address:
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48 Lakeview Dr Slate Falls Band Office
Slate Falls First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is situated on the shore of Bamaji Lake in the communinty of Slate Falls Nation
- Reserve is located 120 km N of Sioux Lookout, on shore of Bamaji Lake
- Community is accessible by float plane and an all-season road head
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of Slate Falls Nation- Tribal Council: Windigo First Nations
- Political Territorial Organization:
Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Provides health care services for ill, injured or elderly community members in their own homes
Provides the following services through a Case Manager/Nurse, Personal Support Workers and Homemakers:- Assessment to determine individuals health history and develop a personalized care plan
- Case management to ensure that care plans are being carried out and that the plan developed is still suitable
- Home care nursing duties
- Personal care help with activities such as dressing and bathing
- Basic or advanced practice foot care
- Teaching the individual in need to care for themselves
- Home support with light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation
- Respite for family members and caregivers
- Help with light outdoor/yardwork
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Application:
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- Open to referrals from any source
- Requires prior arrangements for home visits
- Contact the Home Care Coordinator
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of Slate Falls Nation between 30-60 years of age and requiring assistance at home due to illness or injury or
- Individuals 60 years of age and over requiring assistance at home
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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