Relief Personal Support Worker

Government of Northwest Territories; Norman Wells; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority seeks a Personal Support Worker in Norman Wells. The ideal candidate provides care in long term care environments, assists with personal hygiene, and must have CPR certification and a PSW or equivalent experience. Knowledge of dementia care and confidentiality is essential. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to assist residents in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Personal Support Worker or equivalent Certification Program.
• At least 1 year of experience with 1000 hours of care.
• Completion of PSW course within 5 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Part of the care team in long term care home.
• Assist residents with transfers and personal hygiene.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.

Skills

CPR and Standard First Aid certification

Ability to operate basic medical equipment

Knowledge of body mechanics

Understanding of liquid and diet consistencies

Dementia knowledge

Personal hygiene assistance

Confidentiality awareness

Indigenous language knowledge

Education

Personal Support Worker certificate program

1 year experience in long term care or home care

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

This job opening is limited to residents living within 50 kilometresof Norman Wells 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 may be in a Long Term Care home and/or the Extended Care Unit (ECU). The Personal Support Worker is part of the care team of the long term care home, and extended care unit and takes direction from 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;
• Ability to operate basic medical equipment required to assess residents health status/condition (i.e., thermometer, stethoscope, blood pressure machine, blood glucose (sugar) monitor, LTC beds, etc.);
• Knowledge of body mechanics;
• Must be able to assist residents with transfers and be knowledgeable on the use of transfer belts, mechanical lifts, and one or two-person assisted transfers;
• Knowledge of different consistencies of liquid and diets (i.e., nectar thin liquid, honey thick liquid, mechanical soft diet, puree diet, etc.) and the consequences of a resident not receiving the appropriate liquid/diet textures;
• Knowledge of dementia and how to support individuals living with dementia;
• Ability to provide assistance with or complete personal hygiene, grooming and dressing;
• An ability to speak, read and write English (this includes and ability to follow verbal and written instruction and interpret health information accurately);
• The incumbent must be aware of the importance of confidentiality;
• Knowledge of the importance of traditional healing and community cultural practices;
• The ability to speak the Indigenous language of the community is an asset.

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
NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0
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Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.