Indigenous Interpreter / Resource Worker Intern

POSITION # 20017809

POSITION TYPE TERM, FULL-TIME

Position Overview

Interpreter / Resource Workers provide assistance, guidance and support to patients and their families to navigate through the health care systems at each of the sites within the Winnipeg health region.

All patients have the right to have medical information interpreted into their primary language so they can make informed decisions about their care. The ability to communicate without language barriers improves the quality of care that patients receive, and decreases the risk of medical errors. Our interpreters have special training in medical terminology and function as members of the health care team. They facilitate communication between health providers and patients by providing interpretation in Cree, Ojibway / Saulteaux and Oji-Cree.

The Indigenous Health Program-Health Services is offering an internship program for Interpreter / Resource Workers. This opportunity will prepare and increase the awareness of the duties for an Interpreter / Resource Worker in the health care setting. This will provide an opportunity to be mentored and provide a structure where the intern can “learn on the job” the duties outlined below.

This will be a three (3) month internship. During this time the intern will have the opportunity to work at the following sites :

One month-Health Sciences Centre.

One month-St. Boniface General Hospital.

One month-Mobile Unit (this consists of all other hospitals in the

Winnipeg Region and personal care homes).

Experience

• Related experience in a health care setting.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

Certification / Licensure / Registration

Qualifications and Skills