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Program:
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Sandy Lake Nursing Station - Home Care Program
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Address:
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PO Box 20 c/o Nursing Station
Sandy Lake, ON
P0V 1V0
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Street Address:
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Nursing Station
Sandy Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Functions as the nursing station for the community of Sandy Lake First Nation
- Also houses the medical transportation services
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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 Sandy Lake First Nation- Independent First Nation (No Tribal Council affiliation)
- 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 Sandy Lake First 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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Area Served:
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Sandy Lake First Nation
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