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Indigenous Palliative Care Volunteer Coordinator-Part Time

Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre

Temps partiel • Timmins Région

The Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre (Misiway), located in Timmins, Ontario, provides quality programs and services that honour, respect, and support Indigenous culture, values, and healing practices, complemented by western approaches to care.

The Opportunity:

Job Title: Indigenous Palliative Care Volunteer Coordinator                                                                       Salary Range: $22,050-$34,650
                Misiway Milopemahtesewin CHC, Timmins, ON

The Indigenous Palliative Care Coordinator will design, implement, and oversee a palliative care volunteer program, which integrates cultural and spiritual support for Misiway clients and their families. In collaboration with the Misiway team, the Palliative Care Planner & Coordinator, and other stakeholders, this role will support the sacredness of the end-of-life experience.

 Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a culturally appropriate palliative care volunteer program.
  • Recruit, train, and support volunteer members in meaningful ways.
  • Provide direct support to Indigenous clients and families, ensuring care plans respect cultural traditions, spiritual needs, and personal preferences.
  • Act as a liaison between clients, healthcare providers, and Indigenous organizations to coordinate seamless care delivery.
  • Collaborate with Elders and knowledge keepers to integrate traditional practices into palliative care.
  • Offer cultural competency training to staff on Indigenous approaches to health, wellness, and end-of-life care.
  • Organize community outreach initiatives to raise awareness about palliative care services.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of client care and program activities, ensuring privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in health sciences, nursing, social work, or a related field.
  • Experience working with Indigenous communities and understanding of their health, social, and cultural needs.
  • Familiarity with trauma-informed care, cultural safety, and reconciliation principles.
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and advocacy skills.
  • Knowledge of palliative care principles and practices is an asset.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for community visits.
  • Fluency in an Indigenous language is an asset but not required.

Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply. We also welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Check before proceeding with hiring.

Applications should be forwarded electronically by emailing  apply@misiway.ca  by Monday, April 28, 2025. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


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Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre

Courriel: apply@misiway.ca
Téléphone: 7052642200
130 Wilson Ave, Timmins, ON P4N 2S9, Canada

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