Fort Severn First Nation - Nursing Station

Application

Open to referrals from any source
Requires prior arrangements for home visits
Contact the Home Care Coordinator

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Fort Severn First Nation requiring assistance at home due to illness, injury or age

Fees

None

Contacts

Home and Community Care Coordinator
Connie Thomas - Health Director
807-478-2560 * conniethomas@knet.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility Note

Not accessible

Description of Services:

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