Job Description

BWH Required Skills:

The successful applicant will work in compliance with all relevant and applicable legislation and Hospital Policies and Procedures, will practice the Bluewater Health Standards of Performance Excellence and will fulfill their role within the Attendance Support Program parameters. The successful applicant will also possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and will have strong attention to detail and accuracy.




Each member of Bluewater Health is called to embrace patient and family-centred care in its fullest form. This includes using techniques and strategies to communicate "I care and I respect you," providing information in a way patients and families can understand, listening to patients and families to learn what an exemplary healthcare experience means to them, and seeking their perspective throughout their stay and during improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma required. Post-secondary education in administration is an asset.

Principal Duties:

1. Administrative Support:

Schedule appointments, meetings, and events Maintain and update community health program calendars, ensuring proper coordination of all events and activities. Create and organize resources (pamphlets, flyers, informational materials) to support chronic disease prevention and screening programs. Prepare reports and data entry for program tracking and evaluation.

2. Community Engagement:

Assist in the planning and coordination of health promotion events for community members, with a focus on cancer screening, diabetes, heart failure education, and referrals to other community services. Coordination of traditional healing services, working to schedule in partnership with the Healers, local communities and Non-Insured Health Benefits (Indigenous Services Canada).
3. Support for Indigenous Navigators:

Help track and manage referrals to and from community services, ensuring timely follow-ups and proper documentation.

4. Event Planning and Coordination:

Assist in the promotion, setup, coordination, and breakdown of health-related events at various community and health centers.

5. General Administrative Tasks:

Answer phone calls, emails, and other inquiries related to the health programs. Prepare and organize program materials for distribution at events, including health information and promotional materials. Support the Prevention Specialist and Indigenous Navigators in any other administrative duties as required. Other related duties as assigned

Statement:

Bluewater Health is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to fully and fairly participate in the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department at (519) 464-4400 extension 8391 or humanresources@bluewaterhealth.ca and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accessibility needs.




We thank you in advance for your interest in Bluewater Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Bluewater Health policy, offers of employment to prospective employees are conditional upon the successful completion and disclosure of a Police Records/Vulnerable Sector Check.