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This program provides direct service to Aboriginal clients and their families to:

seek out opportunities to identify and meet with aboriginal clients to ensure that they and their families are comfortable with the health care milieu;
collaborate with other service providers to ensure that needs of Aboriginal clients are identified and addressed;
consult with other direct service providers around spiritual, cultural and other special needs of Aboriginal clients and their families to facilitate culturally competent and family-centered care;
enhance Aboriginal clients' and families' understanding of hospital and treatment procedures and compliance by providing patient and family education and support, and liaison with other health care professionals;
facilitate Aboriginal client access to appropriate hospital and community resources;
facilitate Aboriginal spiritual practises;
provide referral support to clients, families and community service providers to facilitate continuity of care.

They also provide consultation/liaison services to:

participate in informal orientation to hospital staff regarding Aboriginal culture and beliefs;
participate on committees/groups dealing with social and health care issues of Aboriginal clients when such participation is deemed appropriate and approved by immediate supervisor;
liaise with selected Aboriginal service agencies in the community which service specific needs of clients;
maintain linkages to Aboriginal health resources;
provide the opportunity for relevant Aboriginal student practicum experience.

Rockyview General Hospital
7007 14 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2V 1P9

403-943-3139

For more information please contact the service at this facility.

No weekend coverage.