Wasauksing First Nation
Health Services
- Operates as the administrator of health programs for the community
- Oversees the administration of health programs for the community
Home and Community Care
- Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities
- Helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
- Culturally appropriate services for Aboriginals
- Provides assistance with daily household chores such as light housekeeping, dusting, laundry, meal preparation to enable people to remain in their own home
National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP)
- Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues
- Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required
- Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon request
Prevention
- Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of alcohol, drug abuse and gambling addictions
- Holds educational sessions in schools
- Coordinates cultural and spiritual events
Intervention
- Facilitates recreational activities and social events
- Provides individual and group discussions
- Offers cultural and spiritual gatherings
Aftercare provided for preventing reoccurrence:
- Counselling, sharing circles and support groups
- Regular phone calls and home visits
- Referrals to Band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance
Source: https://www.northeasthealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=155177
School Bus Operators (Seasonal)
The driver is responsible for the safe operation of the school bus in accordance with MTO driving regulations.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Chief Executive Director is directly responsible for the overall efficient and effective administrative and financial management, operational program areas and services of Wasauksing First Nation.