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Program:	Home and Community Care
Organizations:	Neskantaga First Nation Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office Neskantaga First Nation - Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre - Health and Social Services
Phone Numbers:	807-479-2570
Fax:	807-479-2505
Website:	neskantaga.com/
Address:	c/o c/o Health Centre PO Box 104 c/o Health Centre Lansdowne House, ON P0T 1Z0
Street Address:	Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre Neskantaga First Nation
Location:	Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre is located in the community of Neskantaga First Nation Serves as the health clinic and social services office
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Contacts:	Roberta Meeseetawageesic - Personal Support Worker robertameeseetawageesic@gmail.com Sharon Sakanee - Health Director 807-479-2570 * sharon.sakanee@neskantaga.com
Service Description:	Provides health care services for ill, injured or elderly community members in their own homes Provides the following services through a Case Manager/Nurse, Personal Support Workers and Homemakers: Assessment to determine individuals health history and develop a personalized care plan Case management to ensure that care plans are being carried out and that the plan developed is still suitable Home care nursing duties Personal care help with activities such as dressing and bathing Basic or advanced practice foot care Teaching the individual in need to care for themselves Home support with light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation Respite for family members and caregivers Help with light outdoor/yardwork Services and Programs: Home and Community Care - Physiotherapy Services
Fees:	None
Application:	Open to referrals from any source Completed assessment required to determine needs Requires prior arrangements for home visits; contact the Home Care Coordinator
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Neskantaga First Nation requiring assistance at home due to illness, injury or age
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 6-18-2025
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