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.

Reporting directly to the Day Program Coordinator and based in the Sahtu Dene Necha KQ, the Activity Coordinator is located in Norman Wells, NT. This position is responsible to plan, organize and implement culturally appropriate activities that promote socialization, diversity in recreational activity, physical mobility and healthy lifestyle events for this program. The overarching goal is to provide such services as social interaction, healthy living events, and respite services, to reduce isolation of Long-Term Care residents, Elders in the community, and to support families. This may include clients from across the five communities of the Sahtu while they are in Norman Wells as necessary. Community volunteerism roles are encouraged.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•  Knowledge, and / or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of the NWT Continuing Care standards, Home Care standards and NTHSSA Strategic Plans.
•  Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of the culture and traditions of Northern peoples in the Sahtu region.
•  Knowledge and understanding of Accreditation standards including two patient identifier, and transfer of information, and hand washing ROPs.
•  Knowledge and application of privacy and confidentiality practices and requirements.
•  Interpersonal and communication skills - both oral and written; ability to maintain clear communication with clients regarding mutual expectations.
•  Organizational and problem solving skills.
•  Ability to work with the elderly, physically and mentally challenged client.
•  Ability to treat residents and others with respect; listens, understands and responds effectively to other people, supports and serves people in an effective, tactful manner.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• One (1) year of direct work experience in programing for elders or persons with disability/functional impairments.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

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
jobssahtu@gov.nt.ca

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