Relief Personal Support Worker, Long Term Care

Government of Northwest Territories; Fort Smith; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a Relief Personal Support Worker to provide personalized care to residents in a Long Term Care setting. Responsibilities include advocating for resident needs, assisting with hygiene and physical activities, and maintaining a compassionate environment. Candidates must have certification in Personal Support Work or equivalent experience. This position offers flexible hours based on facility needs and requires a criminal record check and proof of immunization.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a PSW or equivalent certification.
• At least 1 year of work experience with 1000 hours in caregiving.
• Ability to complete PSW course within 5 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care to residents.
• Act as an advocate for residents.
• Assist with transfers and maintain hygiene.

Skills

Basic home nursing

Use of transfer belts

Operating basic medical equipment

Compassionate care

Education

Personal Support Worker Certification

1 year of experience in caregiving

Job description

Relief Personal Support Worker, Long Term Care

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

This job opening is limited to residents living within25 kilometre radius of Fort Smith, 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

As the Relief Personal Support Worker, Long Term Care you will be a member of the resident care team who provides personalized care to residents who have common well-defined nursing diagnoses. You will act as the resident's advocate in consultation with Licensed Practical Nurses and Regional Supervisor, Long Term Care. You will maintain hygiene, facilitate physical activity and promote the independence and mental well-being of the residents in a respectful and compassionate manner.

You must have the knowledge and ability to provide basic home nursing and support in order to preserve life and promote healing. You 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. The ability to operate basic medical equipment to assess residents health status and condition using a thermometer, stethoscope and blood pressure machine are also required.

To be considered for this role, you must have 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.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGALROAD
BOX876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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

More Information

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.

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

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 # 27221

Closing Date: November 12, 2025 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $37.90 per hour plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of $3.72 per hour.