Home Support Worker

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Government of Yukon benefits

Vibrant community and lifestyle

Job summary

Government of Yukon is seeking a Home Support Worker to deliver client-centered home care services within the Yukon Home Care Program. This term position runs until March 5, 2028, with a 12-month eligibility list to cover anticipated permanent, term, and AOC roles.

The role involves assisting clients to maintain independence, performing daily living activities, and contributing to quality of life in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working in Home Care or community-based setting.
• Experience providing personal care, home management, and respite care in a community setting.
• Candidates with Home Support Worker or Nursing Home Attendant certificates are assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide home support services to individuals to promote optimal functioning and quality of life.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living and home management tasks.
• Support clients in a respectful, confidential, and safety-focused manner while working with diverse communities.

Skills

English communication

Safety communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Cultural competence

Education

Home Support Worker Certificate

Nursing Home Attendant Certificate

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

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 fill anticipatory permanent, term & AOC positions.

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.

Your Benefits

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

• Government of Yukon’s many 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.

Check Out:

• Yukon Life
• Working at Yukon government

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

For more information on the recruitment process, please contact: Pat Labuguen at [e-mail] or 867-332-1467

Important Application And Job Requirements

• 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.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability

• 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

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

• 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

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

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Eligibility List

12 months