Personal Support Worker, Home and Community Care

Government of Northwest Territories; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in health and social services is seeking a Personal Support Worker to provide essential care within a home environment. Ideal candidates will have a certification in personal support work or relevant experience in caring for individuals, promoting their independence while respecting their cultural values. This role is critical for ensuring that residents receive personalized assistance that supports their daily activities and honors their choices.

Qualifications

• Must complete the PSW course within 5 years of hire.
• One (1) year of work experience with 1000 hours providing care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for clients to promote independence.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADL) and cultural respect.
• Meet care needs according to Northwest Territories Home Care Standards.

Skills

CPR and Standard First Aid Certificate

Basic home nursing and support

Knowledge of healthy aging process

Knowledge of traditional healing methods

Ability to apply bandages and dressings

Ability to use nursing equipment

Education

Personal Support Worker or Equivalent Certification Program

Minimum of 1000 hours providing care

Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Job description

Personal Support Worker, Home and Community Care - Amended

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Inuvik, 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

Personal Support Workers (PSW) provided personalized care for clients of the Northwest Territories (NWT) by promoting independence, providing assistance and support for functional challenges with activities of daily living (ADL) and ensuring the respect for cultural diversity and personal choice is maintained within the home environment. Care needs are met by adhering to the Northwest Territories Home Care Standards, the "Vision", "Mission", "Values", and policies of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA); and the philosophy and principles of Supportive Pathways. The aim of this position is to provide care in a home environment that honours and respects the diversity and culture of each individual, including but not limited to needs, desires, and challenges; to focus on promoting client independence and choice, and to value ones individual participation in ongoing education and knowledge that accomplishes this aim.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Current CPR and Standard First Aid Certificate
• Knowledge of and an ability to provide basic home nursing and support.
• Knowledge of healthy aging process.
• Knowledge of traditional healing methods as well as community and cultural norms
• An Ability to apply bandages, dressings and/or splints.
• An ability to use nursing equipment (including but not limited to Hoyer Lift, Commode Tub, 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 one (1) year of work experience with a minimum of 1000 hours providing care in a long-term or home and community care setting and be able to complete the PSW course within 5 years of hire.

Valid Class 5 Drivers license.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel [phone] Ext 15644
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.