Personal Support Worker, Long Term Care and Extended Care

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Northwest Territories is seeking a Personal Support Worker to deliver personalized care in Long Term and Extended Care facilities. The role focuses on promoting independence and respecting cultural diversity while providing essential support for daily living activities. Candidates should hold a Personal Support Worker certification or equivalent experience, and be dedicated to fostering a respectful and inclusive home environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Personal Support Worker or equivalent Certification Program.
• Minimum of 1000 hours providing care experience in long-term or community care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for residents.
• Promote independence in activities of daily living.
• Adhere to Long Term Care Standards and NTHSSA policies.

Skills

Cultural respect

Independence promotion

Activity of daily living support

Education

Personal Support Worker Certification

Job description

Personal Support Worker, Long Term Care and Extended Care

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

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) provide personalized care for residents of the Northwest Territories (NWT) by promoting independence, providing assistance and support for functional challenges with activities of daily living (ADL) and ensuring that respect for cultural diversity and personal choice is maintained within the Extended Care/Long Term Care (LTC/EC) home environment. Care needs are met by adhering to the NWT Long Term 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 create a home environment that honors and respects the diversity of everyone including but not limited to needs, desires, and challenges; to focus on promoting resident independence and choice, and to value one¿s individual participation in ongoing education and knowledge that accomplishes this aim.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Completion of a Personal Support Worker or equivalent Certification Program or one 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 five years of hire.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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