Home and Community Care Worker II - Jobs in Gjoa Haven, NU

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Community:Gjoa HavenReference number:10-507442Type of employment:IndeterminateType of Employment 2:This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit who reside in Gjoa Haven only.Union Status:This position is included in the Nunavut Employees UnionSalary:$32,945.14 per year, 20 hours/weekNorthern Allowance:$14,049.79 per yearNo staff housing availableClosing Date:Friday, September 23, 2022 - 11:59pmThis employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit who reside in Gjoa Haven only.Please note that COVID-19 immunization is a mandatory condition of employment. In addition, travellers via air and rail require proof of COVID-19 immunization. Submit proof of COVID-19 immunization with your application.Reporting to the Supervisor Home and Community Care, the Home and Community Care Worker II is a member of the Home and Community Care team and is in frequent contact with the client and family. The HCCW II provides a key link to observe the client’s condition and any changes in their support network. The HCCW II reports any observed changes in the client’s condition to the Supervisor Home and Community Care or the Program Supervisor in the Community.The HCCW II ensures all client, family and program information, records and communication are treated with strict confidentiality; carries out the client care and/or service plans by following the pre-determined task list. This may include bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, providing medication reminders and ambulation, including assistance with walking, climbing stairs and getting in and out of bed; performs specialized tasks or activities of daily living following individualized, client-specific training. These may include special care for palliative, rehabilitation and post-acute clients; prepares nourishing meals and special diets are required; plan meals with the client and assist client with grocery shopping; performs light housekeeping duties; assist in activities of daily living, other than personal care, where the client may have difficulties, such as watering plants, feeding pets, etc.; records data appropriately, accurately, completely and in a timely way to ensure clear and accurate client and employee records; and reports changes in planned hours of service to the Program Supervisor.The knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a completion of Grade 10 education and two (2) years of home care experience; an acceptable combination of education and experience may be consideredThis is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to hrkitikmeot@gov.nu.ca. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce, therefore priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

Contact:Department of Human Resources (Cambridge Bay)Government of NunavutP.O. Box 2375Cambridge Bay, Nunavut X0B 0C0Phone: 867-983-4058Toll free: 1-866-667-6624Fax: 867-983-4061Email: hrkitikmeot@gov.nu.cawww.gov.nu.ca/human-resourcesQuick Apply

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