Personal Support Worker, Home Community Care
Job Summary
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Nahanni Butte
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 will be in Home and Community Care services. The PSW takes direction from and reports to the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The Personal Support Worker is part of a multi-disciplinary team and works autonomously and collaboratively within the team. As part of the collaborative team approach, the PSW may be assigned to provide temporary coverage for appropriately scaled duties of a Community Health Worker (CHW). The PSW will receive any additional training required and will receive applicable responsibility allowance for such coverage.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
¿ Knowledge equivalent to that acquired through the Personal Support Worker certificate program offered at Aurora College;
¿ Knowledge of common computer software, including computer charting and email;
¿ Ability to operate basic medical equipment used to assess client¿s health status/condition (i.e., thermometer, stethoscope, blood pressure apparatus, blood glucose monitor, simple suction equipment, etc.);
¿ Knowledge of universal precautions and how to use personal protective equipment (PPE);
¿ Knowledge of body mechanics; ¿ Ability to assist clients with transfers and be knowledgeable on the use of transfer belts, mechanical lifts, and one-person or two-person assisted transfers;
¿ Knowledge of different consistencies of liquid and diets (i.e., nectar think liquid, honey think liquid, mechanical soft diet, puree diet, etc.);
¿ Ability to work with minimal supervision and set priorities for care as necessary;
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: The successful completion of a Personal Support Worker or equivalent Certification Program; or minimum 1 year of work experience with a minimum of 1,000 hours providing care in a long term care or home and community care setting, and be eligible to register in the PSW course and complete within 5 years of hire. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2nd Floor, Chief Baptiste Cazon Building
9802 98 Avenue
BOX 290
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 288-0334
Fax (867) 695-3100
jobsdehcho@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Part-time position
This Job opening is for a Part-time position
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 # 27896
Closing Date: JUNE 3, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $37.90 per hour to $45.27 per hour (approximately $73, 905 - $88, 277) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $17, 917.
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