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Position title
Care Worker
Description
The Care Worker will be an essential part of the Group home team; assisting with on-going development
of the youth and children. The Care Workers will provide supervision, counselling, and personal care based on the needs
of the children. Care workers will abide by the provincial legislation, policies, and procedures, along with the Onion Lake
Health Board Inc. Policy Manual. Working 24-32 hours per week.
Responsibilities
• Daily assessment of the child’s presenting needs and developmental areas; reporting to Case Manager for case
planning reports.
• Encourage and facilitate appropriate family involvement; Consistently provide stable, mature and sensitive role
modeling.
• Establish and implement clearly defined behavioural expectations, rules, and limits that are harmonized with the
abilities of each child.
• Ensure that proper discipline, guidance, and direction is provided in a fair, consistent and logical manner within
a safe atmosphere, respecting the special circumstances, rights and dignity of each child/youth.
• Daily reports and documentation (daily behavioural reports, incident reports, critical incident reports, contact
notes, medication dispensing forms, etc.), reporting all information to immediate supervisor.
• Monitor and supervise children & youth daily. (i.e., all areas of their living quarters are clean, personal laundry
done, personal hygiene is practised daily, etc.)
• Driving, coordinating, and participating in any organized trips and/or short excursions.
• Maintains effective communication and liaison with other Onion Lake First Nations Agencies (ICFS, Schools,
RCMP, Health, etc.)
Qualifications
• Minimum Grade 12.
• Certificate in Early Childhood Development and/or related education in the Human Service Field.
• Infant and Toddler specialized training.
• Medication administration training.
• Safe food handling certification.
• Trauma- informed care training.
• Knowledge of child development, attachment, and early learning practices.
• Experience supporting children with developmental, behaviour and emotional needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Team player.
• Experience with children affected by trauma, addictions, or prenatal exposure.
• Experience maintaining routines, documentation, and safety standards.
• Strong understanding of First Nations Culture, History and Traditions.
• Experience working in a First Nations Community.
• A valid class 5 driver’s license; Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• First-Aid & CPR an asset.
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts including evenings, nights and weekends, and holidays as required.
Contacts
DEADLINE DATE: November 6, 2026
Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Interested applicants, who meet the qualifications as listed above, must submit:
1. Cover letter
2. Current resume with dates specified
3. LIST of three current references with phone numbers
4. Vulnerable Sector Check/Clear Criminal Record Check
5. Drivers Abstract
Attention to:
Human Resources Recruiter
Phone: (306) 344-2330 ext. 2275 Fax: (306) 344-2357
E-Mail: careers@onionlakehealth.org Mail:
PO Box 70 Onion Lake, SK S0M 2E0