Elder Care Companion

Company: Home and Community Care, Wellbeing

Elder Care Companion – 083R1-25-5

Home and Community Care, Wellbeing

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, for the Elder Care Companion with Home and Community Care, Wellbeing.  The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting, and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website.  Online applications are accepted through My Job Search. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB SUMMARY: Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Home and Community Care Program Manager with functional day to day supervision from the Dementia Care Coordinator.

PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

As part of the Dementia Care Team, the Elder Companion will assist community members living with dementia and their care partners by providing companionship and meaningful activities in client homes, for clients who live with dementia and respite for their caregivers.

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Personal Support Worker, Recreation Therapist or other related certification

AND/OR

• Experience and/or interest in providing care to individuals living with dementia
• Reliable vehicle, G class driver’s license and insurance
• Strong sense of confidentiality.
• Experience and knowledge of working with Indigenous elders or working with an Indigenous community.