Job Description

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 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.

Part-Time

July 2, 2025

21 hrs./week

Min $25.44 per hour

*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.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY ):

Method #1:  Online

1. Please visit: My Job Search to access our job board and follow the directions to apply.
2. Please ensure all required documents are provided/uploaded with your application package, which includes:
   1. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
   2. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
   3. Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
3. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Kalvin Egan , HR Business Partner at 519-445-2223 ext. 5721 or via email at HRBP5@sixnations.ca .

Method #2: GREAT – Applications must include all of the following:

1. Printed, filled in, and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
2. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
3. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
4. Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
5. Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:

Elder Care Companion – Full Time – 083R1-25-5
c/o Reception Desk
Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)
P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court
Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0

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