The mandate of the Home Care Program is to ensure that health services are accessible and appropriate. Program staff work with communities to coordinate, meet the needs and improve the health and well-being of our First Nations.
What is unique about Mnaamodzawin
- Social and congregate dining
- Community socials
- Providing wholistic care that incorporates culture into health practices
- Provide a close relationship with doctors and facilities
- Friendly home visits and personal support workers
- Wound care program
- Pressure prevention program
- Discharge planning from hospitals
- Annual Elder's Symposium
- Foot Care Program
- Mental Health Nurse
- Equipment loans, such as: beds, shower chairs, walkers, commodes, etc.
Services that we deliver :
- Foot care
- Chiropodist clinics
- Health risk assessment
- Accompanied doctor visits
- Companion services (friendly visits)
- Care giver relief (respite)
- Palliative care
- Access to mental health/ dieticians/ traditional healers
- Monitor and administer prescribed medications
- PICC and IV line maintenance
- Blood draws
- Monitor vital signs
- Occupational and physio -therapy
- Referalls to appropriate health team member
Program Delivery and Services
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To register or for more information contact:
Home Care Program Nurse Manager at (705) 368-2182 or the Community Health Nurse at your local Health Centre
To download our Home Community Care referral form (in PDF format), please
click here.