Amended - Relief Personal Support Worker
Job Summary
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of 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
SCOPE
Personal Support Workers (PSW) provide 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 ensure that 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
- Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through the Personal Support Worker certificate program offered at Aurora College.
- Knowledge of universal precautions and how to use personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Knowledge of body mechanics
- Knowledge of the healthy aging process;
- Knowledge of dementia and how to support individuals living with dementia;
- Knowledge of the importance of traditional healing and community cultural practice;
- Ability to operate basic medical equipment, require to assess client's health status/condition (ie thermometer, stethoscope, blood pressure apparatus, blood glucose monitor, simple suction equipment, etc)
- Must be able to assist clients with transfers and be knowledgeable on the use of transfer belts, mechanical lifts, and one-person or two-person assisted transfer;
- Ability to provide assistance with or complete personal hygiene, grooming and dressing;
- ability to speak, read and write English(this includes and ability to follow verbal and written instructions and interpret health information accurately);
- Ability to work flexible hours, ie; evenings, nights, and/or weekends;
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
The successful completion of a Personal Support Worker or Equivalent Certification Program;
or
If no certificate, must have at least 1 year of work experience
Additional Requirements
Valid Driver License
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 (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca
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.
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 #27457
Closing Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $37.90 per hour plus an annual Northern Allowance.
Application Assistance
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