Home Support Worker

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

Job summary

Government of Yukon in Whitehorse, Yukon, is seeking a part-time Home Support Worker for the Yukon Home Care Program. The position focuses on delivering in-home services to support independence and daily living while coordinating with Home Care Supervisors.

Applicants should have experience in home care or community settings; relevant certificates are assets. The role involves shift work and adherence to health and safety standards, with a strong emphasis on client dignity and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clear, respectful communication in a health-care setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Respect for confidentiality and privacy in client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide home support services to clients to promote daily living and quality of life.
• Assist with personal care, home management, and respite care as needed.
• Follow directions from Home Support Supervisors and adhere to program standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Safety-conscious

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

10%

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 part-term position ending on March 5, 2028 working 67.5 hours biweekly. 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.

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

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.

• 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. Candidates should have and may be assessed the following:

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed the following:

• 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
• 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.