Northwest Territories Community care worker Jobs – 10 Openings This Week

Relief Personal Support Worker
Government of the Northwest Territories —Norman Wells, NT
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
Men's Wellness & Recovery Support Worker, THARP
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation —Inuvik, NT
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Recreation Coordinator
Home Base Yellowknife —Yellowknife, NT
- $35.35 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Google Suite
- English
- Flexible schedule
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6d
Resolution Health Support Program Worker
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation —Inuvik, NT
- Full-time
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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11d
Community Wellness Worker
Government of the Northwest Territories —Tulita, NT
- $92,000–$110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
Hivunikȓaq Uqautchiptigun Aulapkaiȓuaq (Language Revitalization Coordinator)
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation —Aklavik, NT
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Organizational skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Quick apply
Uqausiitigun Aulatchiyi (Language Revitalization Coordinator)
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation —Sachs Harbour, NT
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Organizational skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Quick apply
Supervisor, Foster Care & Adoption Services
Government of the Northwest Territories —Yellowknife, NT
- $111,000–$132,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's
- Social Work

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CYC / DSW Residential Support
Marsh Hill Homes —Port Perry, ON
Understanding of children’s licensing and experience in understanding of the framework required to support youth under the child and youth act.
From $29 an hour
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Personal Support Worker - Community - R-0252
Helping Hands Healthcare Canada —Uxbridge, ON
✔ Personal vehicle and driver’s license. ✔ Personal Support Worker Certificate from an accredited college in Canada (or relevant certificate and experience).
$22–$28 an hour
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Relief Personal Support Worker

Government of the Northwest Territories -
Norman Wells, NT

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Job details

Qualifications

Dementia care
Computer operation
CPR Certification
English
First Aid Certification
Computer skills

Full job description

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 50 kilometres of 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;
Basic computer knowledge, i.e. computer charting and email;
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 universal precautions and how to use personal protective equipment (PPE);
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 think liquid, honey thick liquid, mechanical soft diet, puree diet, etc.) and the consequences of a resident not receiving the appropriate liquid/diet textures;
Ability to work with minimal supervision and set priorities for care as necessary;
Knowledge of the healthy aging process;
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);
Ability to work flexible hours, i.e., evenings, nights, and/or weekends;
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.
Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

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
Tel (867) 587-7150
Fax (867) 587-2173
[email protected]

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

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