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Program:
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Home and Community Care Program
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Centre
Box 352 c/o Health Centre
Deer Lake, ON
P0V 1N0
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Street Address:
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Deer Lake Health Centre
Deer Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Serves as the Health Centre for Deer Lake First Nation
- Co-located in the same building as the Nursing Station
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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 the Deer Lake First Nation- Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #5
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 Deer Lake First Nation requiring assistance at home due to illness, injury or age
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Area Served:
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Deer Lake First Nation
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