Home Support Worker

gov; Behchokǫ̀; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tlicho Community Services Agency (TCSA) is seeking a qualified Home Support Worker to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care to clients in Behchoko. Under nursing supervision, you assist with daily living activities and medication support to help clients maintain health and independence.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, follow care plans, and respect Tlicho cultural values. The GNWT offers competitive pay, northern living allowance, pension, health benefits, and

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized Home Care Program or Personal Support Worker Program.
• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized home support services to clients of the Home Care Program in accordance with TCSA philosophy, policies, and objectives.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, mobility, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and medication support.
• Promote client health, safety, comfort, dignity, and independence.
• Monitor client's conditions and report any changes to nursing staff in a timely manner.
• Assist the Nurse in Charge-Home Care Coordinator with day-to-day administrative and clerical duties related to the Home Care Program.
• Participate as a member of the client care team to support client's mental, spiritual, psychological, and social well-being.
• Maintain accurate documentation and respect client confidentiality at all times.
• Promote safe, competent, and ethical care practices within available organizational resources.

Education

Home Care Program or Personal Support Worker Program

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Class 5 driver’s license

Job description

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometers of Behchoko.

Department Information

The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.

Job Information

The Tlicho Community Services Agency (TCSA) is seeking a qualified Home Support Worker (HSW) to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care to clients of the Home Care Program in Behchoko.

Under the direction of nursing staff, the Home Support Worker supports clients in maintaining their health, safety, comfort, and independence within their homes. The HSW delivers care in accordance with established care plans, TCSA policies, and program standards, while respecting the cultural values of the Tlicho community.

The successful candidate will work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary health care team, supporting clients physical, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual well-being.

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance, if applicable. For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized home support services to clients of the Home Care Program in accordance with TCSA philosophy, policies, and objectives
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, mobility, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and medication support
• Promote client health, safety, comfort, dignity, and independence
• Monitor client's conditions and report any changes to nursing staff in a timely manner
• Assist the Nurse in Charge-Home Care Coordinator (NIC-HCC) with day-to-day administrative and clerical duties related to the Home Care Program
• Participate as a member of the client care team to support client's mental, spiritual, psychological, and social well-being
• Maintain accurate documentation and respect client confidentiality at all times
• Promote safe, competent, and ethical care practices within available organizational resources

Key Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized Home Care Program or Personal Support Worker Program
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Equivalencies may include

• Equivalencies may be considered on the basis of one year of directly related work experience in place of one year of formal education, or one year of education in place of one year of experience
• All other equivalencies will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in client's homes and within the community of Behchoko
• Requires physical effort, including standing, walking, lifting, bending, and assisting clients with mobility
• Exposure to a variety of home environments and weather conditions while travelling between client residences
• May involve working with clients who have complex physical, emotional, or cognitive needs
• Work hours may include days, evenings, weekends, and on-call duties as required by program need

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Tlicho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
NISHIKHONBUILDING, 2nd FLOOR
BOX 419
BEHCHOKONT X0E 0Y0
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