Wasauksing First Nation
Social Services
- Provides short term financial assistance to individuals and families in need
- Offers Extended Health Benefits to qualifying individuals
- Provides information to recipients about participation requirements including seeking employment, basic education, volunteer work, or self employment
Life Long Care Program
- Supports and services for Aboriginal people within the urban aboriginal community
- Helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
- Available to Aboriginal members who are frail, vulnerable, at risk older adults, and adults who are disabled and chronically ill
Congregate Dining: group meals and social activities
Friendly Visits: regular visits and/or phone calls to older adults and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance
Home Maintenance: referrals to local services such as snow removal, yard work, window washing, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and minor repairs
Meals on Wheels: hot meals delivered * special diet types available
Personal Emergency Response Service - Lifeline: medical alert system * allows older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button * 24-hour emergency response
Transportation: non-emergency transportation to any medical, dental, doctor appointments within the community and pre-arranged transportation services for members
Source: https://www.northeasthealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=172479
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.