Personal Support Worker, Home and Community Care

Government of Northwest Territories; Community of Délı̨nę; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Canada is seeking a Personal Support Worker to join their Home and Community Care team. The role requires a Personal Support Worker certificate and knowledge of basic medical equipment. Candidates will assist in assessing health conditions and work closely within a multi-disciplinary team. The position is ideal for those with at least 1 year of relevant experience, offering opportunities to make a real impact in community health.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Personal Support Worker or equivalent Certification Program.
• At least 1 year of work experience with a minimum of 1000 hours providing care.
• Ability to complete the PSW course within 5 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Home and Community Care services.
• Assess and report client's health status to the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Skills

Knowledge of medical equipment operation

Basic computer knowledge

CPR and Standard First Aid certification

Education

Personal Support Worker certificate

1 year of work experience in care setting

Job description

Personal Support Worker, Home and Community Care

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

This job opening is limited to residents living within 50 kilometres of Deline, NT.

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

The incumbent’s position will be in Home and Community Care (HCC) services. The Personal Support Worker is part of a multi-disciplinary team that works autonomously and collaboratively with the team. The PSW takes direction and reports to the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Level of Knowledge equivalent to that acquired through the Personal Support Worker certificate program offered at Aurora College;
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid certificate;
• Basic computer Knowledge, i.e., computer charting and email;
• Ability to operate basic medical equipment; required to assess client’s health status/condition (i.e., thermometer, stethoscope, blood pressure apparatus, blood glucose monitor, simple suction equipment, etc.);

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• The successful completion of a Personal Support Worker or equivalent Certification Program; or if no certification, must have at least 1 year of work experience with a minimum of 1000 hours providing care in a long-term care or home and community care setting and be able to complete the PSW course within 5 years of hire.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIE DRIVE
BOX 360
NORMAL WELLS NT X0E 0V0
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