Relief Personal Support Worker Home Community Care

Government of Northwest Territories; Paulatuk; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a Personal Support Worker for relief positions servicing clients in home care across communities. The role emphasizes respecting cultural diversity, promoting independence, and delivering compassionate ADL assistance.

Requirements include CPR/First Aid, PSW certification or equivalent, and the ability to operate basic nursing equipment. Indigenous policy priority and immunization status are noted during hiring.

Qualifications

• CPR and Standard First Aid certificate is required.
• Knowledge of basic home nursing and support.
• Knowledge of healthy aging process.
• Knowledge of traditional healing methods and cultural norms.
• Ability to apply bandages, dressings and splints.
• Ability to use nursing equipment (e.g., Hoyer Lift, Commode Tub).

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care in a home environment focusing on activities of daily living.
• Promote client independence and respect for cultural diversity and personal choice.
• Support clients under Home Care Standards and agency policies.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Home care

Cultural awareness

Bandages/dressings

Nursing equipment

Education

PSW Certification

Equivalency considered

Tools

Hoyer Lift

Commode Tub

Job description

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Paulatuk.

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.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

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]

Relief Worker

This job opening is for a Relief position where there are no established hours of work on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and may be required to report to work on an as and when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire year.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check.Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #28228

Closing Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $37.90 per hour (approximately plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance.