Home Support Worker

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The Government of Yukon is seeking a part-time Home Care Worker for the Yukon Home Care Program in Whitehorse. Under supervision, you will provide home support to clients to promote independence and quality of life in daily living activities.

This role emphasizes safety, confidentiality and respectful care for diverse cultural backgrounds; a Home Support Worker certificate is preferred and a Yukon driver’s license is required. Competitive salary and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• This job requires strong English communication, written and spoken.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with patients, families, and professionals.
• Respect for confidentiality and safety-sensitive environments.
• Ability to work independently or in a team with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide home support services to promote daily living and quality of life.
• Follow supervision and uphold safety and confidentiality standards.
• Assist with home management and respite care as needed.

Skills

English communication

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork and independence

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Education

Home Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Home Support - Home Care

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

05 March 2028

Full/Part Time

Part-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

67.5

Classification

IS08

$59,424.00 - $68,719.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Travel

50%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting will be used to fill a term position ending on March 5, 2028. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fillanticipatorypermanent, term & AOC positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon .

Who we are

Mission of Yukon Home Care Program is “The Yukon Home Care Program provides client-focused health services in the home, improving quality of life and supporting Yukoners to live independently.”

Your role

Under the direction of the Home Support Supervisors, this position provides home support services to individual clients of Yukon Home Care Program to promote optimum level of functioning in the skills/activities of daily living and quality of life of clients.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

For more information about this position, contact Natasha Klein, Home Support Supervisor at [e-mail]

**Please do not email resume to email addresses above; resumes may only be accepted through E-Recruitment.**

Important application and job requirements

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Experience working in Home Care or community-based setting
• Experience providing personal care, home management, and respite care in a community setting
• Home Support Worker and or Nursing Home Attendant Certificate would be considered an asset

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with patients, families, colleagues, and other health-care professionals.
• Demonstrated to have clear, respectful, and professional communication skills appropriate to a safety-sensitive health-care environment.
• Ability to respect confidentiality
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Experience working with various cultural backgrounds

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check
• TB Screening
• WHMIS 2015
• CPR level C AED
• Food Safe
• Valid Yukon Class 5 Driver’s License

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

Exposure to pets, exposure to second-hand smoke, exposure to pests, shift work and weekends, heavy lifting and bending.