Job Description
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Liard.
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.
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 ensuring 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;
- 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 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;
- 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 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;
- 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 an 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 a cultural practice;
- 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.
Inquiries Only:
Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
9602 100 STREET
BOX 240
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 695-7233
Fax (867) 695-3254
jobsdehcho@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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