Providence Care - Providence Care Hospital - Indigenous Transitions Facilitator

Application

Self identification through registration

Eligibility / Target Population

Status First Nations living on and off reserve, non-status First Nations, Metis and Inuit

Fees

Free

Executives

Jocelyn Boyce - Director, Access to Care and Transitions
613-544-4900 ext 60507 * boycej@providencecare.ca

Contacts

Josee Sunday - Indigenous Transition Facilitator
613-544-4900 ext 53113 * sundayj@providencecare.ca

Languages

English ; French

Language Notes

French reception and website * French interpretation available upon request

Area Served

Eastern Ontario

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Communication materials available in French and/or in accessible formats upon request by contacting info@providencecare.ca or 613-544-4900, ext 53375

Description of Services:

Provides support and facilitates access to services for self-identified Indigenous patients or clients at Providence Care Hospital and Providence Transitional Care Center upon registration after intake, continuing until discharge.

The Indigenous Transition Facilitator role includes:
Facilitating culturally appropriate patient care
Accessing cultural resources in hospital
Providing Indigenous specific education for staff groups
Discharge planning
NIHB navigation – federal health benefits
Community resource navigation
Advocating for appropriate approaches to patient needs