Elder Wellness Worker

Job summary

The Elder Wellness Worker provides culturally grounded support to Elders by conducting home visits, wellness check-ins, and community outreach. They also coordinate access to health, housing, and social services while advocating for the safety and wellbeing of community Elders.

Job details

Elder Wellness Worker Integrated Services – Cold Lake First Nations Integrated Services is seeking an Elder Wellness Worker to provide culturally grounded, relationship-based support to Elders in the community. This position focuses on supporting Elder wellbeing, independence, connection to community and culture, and access to services and resources. Key Responsibilities Build respectful and trusting relationships with Elders. Conduct regular wellness check-ins, home visits, and community outreach. Assist Elders in accessing health, housing, transportation, social, cultural, and other community supports. Provide advocacy, referrals, service coordination, and follow-up. Plan and support Elder wellness, cultural, social, recreational, and community activities. Support opportunities for Elders to connect with culture, language, land, family, and younger generations. Work with families, Integrated Services programs, community partners, and service providers to coordinate supports. Identify and appropriately respond to concerns affecting an Elder’s safety or wellbeing. Maintain accurate and confidential program and client records. Support program planning, reporting, and other Elder Wellness initiatives. Qualifications Diploma or certificate in Social Work, Human Services, Community Support, Gerontology, Indigenous Studies, Health and Wellness, or a related field is an asset. A combination of relevant education and experience will also be considered. Experience working with Elders, Indigenous communities, community wellness, health and social services, or related programming is preferred. Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and advocacy skills. Knowledge of Cold Lake First Nations community, culture, traditions, language, and local resources is a strong asset. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries while working in a close-knit community. Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and satisfactory driver’s abstract. Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check required. What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who is respectful, dependable, approachable, and genuinely enjoys working with Elders. The successful candidate will understand the importance of listening, building relationships, respecting Elder choice and dignity, and helping connect Elders with the supports they need. Position: Full-Time Location: Cold Lake First Nations

What you’ll do

The Elder Wellness Worker provides culturally grounded support to Elders by conducting home visits, wellness check-ins, and community outreach. They also coordinate access to health, housing, and social services while advocating for the safety and wellbeing of community Elders.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a diploma or certificate in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field, along with experience working with Indigenous communities or Elders. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as is a valid driver's license and the ability to pass a criminal record and vulnerable sector check.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Social work
• Case management
• Community outreach
• Advocacy
• Relationship building
• Crisis intervention
• Gerontology
• Cultural competency
• Record keeping
• Service coordination
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Community Outreach
• Indigenous Studies
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Social Work
• Confidentiality
• Human Services
• Relationship Building
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Wellness Manager
• Community Health Worker
• Community Health Workers