Home Support Worker

Job title: Home Support Worker

Company: Government of Yukon

Job description: This posting is to hire Four to Five (4-5) Auxiliary On-Call positions. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill anticipatory permanent & term positions.This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of in the beautiful .Mission of Yukon Home Care Program is “The Yukon Home Care Program provides client-focused health services in the home, improving quality of life and supporting Yukoners to live independently.”Your roleUnder the direction of the Home Support Supervisors, this position provides home support services to individual clients of Yukon Home Care Program to promote optimum level of functioning in the skills/activities of daily living and quality of life of clients.For more information on the recruitment process, please contact: Kimberly Ponsioen at , or 867-332-7082.For more information about this position, contact Jenna Bursey, Supervisor, Home Support at or Sonja Berg, Supervisor, Home Support atPlease do not email resume to email addresses above; resumes may only be accepted through E-Recruitment.Your benefitsIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.Your career, your home, your lifestyleWe are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.Check out:Essential qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Home Support Worker and or Nursing Home Attendant Certificate
• Experience working in Home Care or community based setting
• Experience providing personal care, home management, and respite care in a community setting
• Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

It may be helpful for you to reviewDesired knowledge, skills and suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Passion for providing care for chronically ill or elderly clients
• Ability to respect confidentiality
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Experience working with various cultural backgrounds

It may be helpful for you to reviewConditions of employmentYou must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.TB Screening, Vulnerable Sector RCMP Security clearance, CPR level C, Food Safe, WHMIS 2015, a valid Yukon class 5 driver’s license, HCA,PSW, CCA, or PCA certificateJob requirementsThis job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:Exposure to pets, exposure to second-hand smoke, shift work and weekends, heavy lifting and bending.

Expected salary:

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Job date: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:29:56 GMT

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