Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte-Tyendinaga
Health Services
Diabetes Education
Tyendinaga’s Diabetes Education Team through the Ontario Diabetes Strategy, consists of a Diabetes Nurse Educator, Registered Dietician, and Registered Social Service Worker, all of whom are located at the Community Wellbeing Centre. The team’s approach is to look at Diabetes holistically while providing education through hands on learning (cooking classes), individual, group, and family sessions.
The Ontario Diabetes Strategy is funded through the Ministry of Health. The ultimate goal of the ODS is to ensure that people affected by Diabetes will receive the necessary health care services that they require to maintain good health and lead productive lives. The focus of our team is to provide assessment, education and follow-up needs to anyone with Type 2 Diabetes.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
- One on One Diabetes Education
- Group Education
- Family Sessions
- Cooking Classes
- Diabetes Care Kits
- Ontario Telemedicine Network
To access the Team – Our Education team will take referrals from Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, or any one on your health team! You can also set up your own appointment by giving us a call.
Shelly Brant, Diabetes Education Program Manager
Community Wellbeing Centre
50 Meadow Drive
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
613-967-3603, Ext 108
F: 613-962-4210
Home & Community Care
TH&CC has been in place in this community since the year 2000. It was developed under the guidance and direction of Health Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. Our mandate is to provide care to those who reside within the borders of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and who have First Nations Status, either from this Territory or another in Canada.
Vision Statement: Recognizing that Tyendinaga First Nation people are its most valuable resource, the Home and Community Care program contributes to the respect and dignity of individuals by providing needed supportive services.
These services are intended to enhance the person’s self-determination, self-reliance and well-being through family and community resources, thus enabling individuals to continue to live productive, useful lives in their own homes. Tyendinaga Home & Community Care must only do for people the things that they cannot do for themselves in order to preserve their self-worth, and is not intended to replace the support and care traditionally provided by family members.
The main program is funded by Health Canada. This covers our nurses, equipment, supplies, vehicles, training, etc. We have also recently received new funding from Provincial Ministry of Health.
Our Personal Support and Homemaking care is funded through the Provincial Ministry of Health and INAC (80%, 20% respectively). This part is subject to nursing assessment and financial assessment for eligibility.
Tyendinaga Home & Community Care is a network of services provided by qualified staff to assist individuals in remaining in their own home for as long as possible. These services include Client Assessments, Case Management, Personal Care, Home Care Nursing, Homemaking, In-Home Respite Care, Palliative Care, Foot Care, and Community Support Worker.
MBQ has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Provincial Home and Community Care providers, and we work together with them for Long Term Care placements, and at times for nursing and personal care if we are overwhelmed with high client care load.
Programs & Services
Nursing
Wound care, Chronic disease management assistance, Palliative care, Assistance with medication management, education for client and caregivers, other care ordered by a physician
Home Making
Assistance with light housekeeping, laundry, meal planning and preparation
Case Management
Initial Assessments to determine need, in discussion with client, family and physicians; care plan development and ongoing evaluation of clients’ needs.
Personal Care
Assistance with personal hygiene and dress, physio exercises, transfers
Palliative Care
Assistance to family or caregiver when a client is not expected to recover. Includes both nursing and personal care.
Respite
Caring for a client when it is not safe for them to be left alone, allowing a break for family or caregiver
Foot Care
A variety of clinical services are available at Home and Community Care. Please contact staff for more information.
Community Support Worker
Friendly visiting, assistance with shopping and medical transportation for those with no other options, and assessed health-related need. Supporting client-centered care.
Medical Equipment Loan Cupboard
A large variety of medical equipment available for loan on a short-term basis. These items include walkers, commodes, hospital beds, bed rails, etc.
Home Support
The Home Support program is funded through the South East Local Health Integration Network and has been in operation since 1987. We offer a diverse range of supportive services to older adults and adults living with physical challenges. The Home Support program works in conjunction with other community programs and services to provide a wholistic approach to service delivery that will support, enhance and encourage independent living enabling individuals to remain at home for as long as possible.
The Home Support program is lead by professional staff who offer supports and services specific to the needs of the older adult population. The Home Support program works in conjunction with all Community Wellbeing Service Providers and other relevant community agencies to offer supportive services that will enable older adults to remain living independently in their homes.
Programs & Services
Meal Programs
Provides a hot nutritious meal that is delivered to a clients’ door by volunteers and employees. This service helps to promote independence, support those who are recovering from a short-term illness and addresses issues of poor nutrition. This program also provides a social contact to help clients stay safe.
Transportation
Non-medical/emergency transportation is provided for programs and services offered by and/or arranged by the Tyendinaga Home Support Program. This service is not meant to be utilized as a form of a chartered bus service or a personal taxi service.
Social & Recreational Programs
Provides supervised activities for seniors in a group setting. This service offers a variety of activities and scheduled events including cultural programming, scrapbooking, Wii bowling, monthly grocery shopping and special pre-arranged outings.
Home Maintenance Program
Offers assistance around the home and yard for tasks that do not require a licensed professional and that are beyond a clients capability. Clients must have no one residing within the home who can complete the household tasks. This service includes tasks such as the cutting of grass, weed eating, raking, washing windows, walls and cupboards. Tasks requested will be completed based upon the availability of a worker.
Friendly Visiting
Offers support and social interaction, through one on one visitation, to isolated individuals. Regular friendly visits can occur at a clients’ home or at a social or cultural activity in the community. These visits will encourage active and independent living and decreases loneliness and isolation. Friendly visiting is not intended to replace services such as homemaking or respite care. However, the Friendly Visitor Program Coordinator will make appropriate referrals to other agencies, programs or services that may assist the client to meet their needs.
Security Checks
Ensures the wellbeing and safety of our clients. This service is provided by a phone call or brief visit. This service provides support to people who are isolated, housebound, or those with dementia.
Emergency Response
Provides information, referrals and assistance with personal medical alarms. The goal of this program is to provide clients with the security and confidence to continue to live independently.
Client Intervention and Assistance
Provides crisis intervention and support in critical situations until they are stabilized, and a follow-up plan is in place. Empowerment is an ongoing process, which is an essential component to the client intervention and assistance role. The relationship between the Client Intervention and Assistance Coordinator and the client and/or caregiver is a partnership. Clients’ needs and preferences will always be considered and respected.
Medical Transportation
Medical transportation benefits may be provided for status members of Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte living on-reserve or member off-reserve with a prior approval from the Health Canada NIHB Program. Contact the NIHB Analyst at 613-967-3603 ext 120.
To access the following types of medically necessary health services:
- Medical services defined as insured services by provincial/territorial health plans (e.g., appointments with physician, hospital care);
- diagnostic tests and medical treatments ordered by a physician or other health professional within his or her scope of practice and which are covered by provincial/territorial health plans;
- publically-funded alcohol, solvent, drug abuse and detox treatment;
- traditional healers;
- Non-Insured Health Benefits (vision, dental, mental health, medical supplies and equipment);
- and Publically-funded preventative screening e.g. breast cancer screening (where coordination with other medical travel is not feasible).
The program has a fleet of volunteer drivers to assist you getting to and from appointments when you, a family member, or friend cannot manage. In order to access this part of the program, you must call the medical transportation clerk to register at 613-967-3603 ext. 127 giving at least 48 hours notice.
If you can drive yourself, or a friend/family member drives you, that driver is eligible for a stipend to help cover the cost of getting to and from the medical appointment. The process requires the person going to the appointment ot fill out a form and a signature from the medical facility is also required. MBQ has a catchment area in which our cleints can access medical assistance within. Please call the office to make sure your appointment is eligible.
Contact us:
Wendy-Joy Sero, Medical Transportation
50 Meadow Drive, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON K0K 1X0
613-967-3603 Ext 127
Email: transportationclerk@mbq-tmt.org
Source: https://mbq-tmt.org/health/diabetes-education/
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If you are interested in casual employment, please forward your resume to careers@mbq-tmt.org, along with a cover letter specifying your skills and desired areas of work, an up to date Vulnerable Sector Check is required when working with children or elders.