Relief Home Support Worker - Jobs in Fort Resolution, NT

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Limited CompetitionThis job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories.Department InformationThe 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 InformationLocated in Fort Resolution, the Home Support Worker acts as a clients advocate and facilitates communication between the client, family, Home Care Nurses, and other health care professionals. This results in a holistic approach to planning, organizing, teaching, and relationship development that will best meet the needs of the residents.The Home Support Worker ensures the safety and comfort, maintains hygiene, facilitates physical activity and promotes the independence and mental well-being of the client in a respectful and compassionate manner.Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:The successful completion of grade 12 and the successful completion of a Long Term Care Aide or Personal Care Attendant program and 3 months directly related, recent, experience in a home care setting or other health care setting as a home support worker or personal care attendant.GNWT InquiriesInquiries Only:Department of FinanceGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesYELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOORBOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106Fax (867) 873-0445[email protected]Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.Quick Apply

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