Indigenous Cultural Helper

Updated: April 21, 2024 12:37 AM GMT

Alberta Health Services

St. Paul, AB

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The Indigenous Wellness Coordinator provides counseling, support, education and facilitation of traditional Indigenous healing services to patients, families and health professionals. The Coordinator facilitates and provides education about respectful relationships and health care for Indigenous people while building increased understanding and trust between Indigenous people and health care providers under the guidance and direction of the Manager, North Zone. The role will receive guidance and support by the Indigenous Health Leadership team.

Description:

Direct provision of spiritual, educational, and cultural support to Indigenous patients and families through individual and group counseling, including (but not limited to) the following activities: Establish supportive relationships with patients and families. Assess, where appropriate, the impacts of multigenerational trauma and assist with the healing process. Raise patients’ awareness regarding traditional... More Detail