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Program: Home and Community Care  
Organization: Fort Severn First Nation
Band Office
Nursing Station
Phone Numbers: 807-478-9427
Fax: 807-478-2541
Website: kochiefs.ca/node/15
Address:
c/o c/o Nursing Station
PO Box 151 Nursing Station
Fort Severn, ON
P0V 1W0
Street Address:
Nursing Station 644 Niska Rd
Fort Severn First Nation
 
Location:
  • Nursing Station is located in the community of Fort Severn
  • Situated next door to the Band Office
Accessibility Notes: Not accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Home and Community Care Coordinator
Connie Thomas - Health Director
807-478-2560 * conniethomas@knet.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Fort Severn First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
  • 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 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/yard work

Fees: None
Application:
  • Open to referrals from any source

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits

  • Contact the Home Care Coordinator
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Fort Severn First Nation requiring assistance at home due to illness, injury or age
Languages: English
Area Served:
Fort Severn First Nation  
See Also: Home Help and Homemaking
In-Home Nursing
In-Home Personal Support

This information was last completely updated on April 11, 2025

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