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Wauzhushk Onigum Nation - Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building - Home and Community Care

Home and Community Care

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Golf Course Rd
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation
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807-548-6340
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Fax: 807-548-5035
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Last updated: Nov 29, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Open to referrals from any source

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits

  • Contact the Clinical Nurse

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Members of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation requiring assistance at home due to illness or injury or

  • Individuals 60 years of age and over requiring assistance at home

Fees

None

Contacts

Linda Copenace - Health Director
linda.copenace@yahoo.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides health care services for ill, injured or elderly community members in their own homes

Provides the following services through personal support workers, homemakers and home support worker:
  • 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
  • Basic home care nursing duties
  • Personal care help with activities such as dressing and bathing
  • 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 such as firewood, garbage disposal, water delivery and snow and lawn maintenance
Last updated: Nov 29, 2024: Suggest an edit
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