Home Support Worker - Jobs in Sachs Harbour, NT

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Limited CompetitionThis job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Sachs Harbour, NT.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 Sachs Harbour at the Tiktalik Health Health Centre, the incumbent reports administratively to the Nurse in Charge (NIC), and receives program support and direction from the Regional Manager, Community Health Centres. The incumbent provides culturally sensitive respite and ADL care to residents of Sachs Harbour. The NIC will identify the clients and accept them into the program based on a nursing assessment and the level of support or care required.Clients of the Home Care Program are usually individuals who require support and care so that they may remain living in their own home. These clients include but are not limited to long-term convalescent, geriatric, respite, surgical or medical patients who live within their home and require scheduled treatment, care and/or support. The clients medical outcomes are somewhat predictable.The Home Support Worker (HSW) is a member of the home care team who provides direct personalized care to residents who have common well-defined nursing diagnoses. The HSW will act as a clients advocate and facilitates communication between the client, family, Homecare Nurses, Registered Dietician, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapists and other health care professionals. This will result in a holistic approach to planning, organizing, teaching, and relationship development that will best meet the needs of the residents.The HSW will ensure the safety and comfort, maintain hygiene, facilitate physical activity and promote the independence and mental well-being of the client in a respectful and compassionate manner.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of and an ability to provide seasoned home nursing support.An ability to use nursing equipment (including but not limited to Hoyer Lift, Commode Tub, etc.).Knowledge of traditional healing methods as well as community and cultural norms.Knowledge of and an ability to apply basic first aid and CPR in order to preserve life and promote healingAbility to operate basic medical equipment required to assess patient vital statistics and condition (i.e. thermometer, stethoscope, blood pressure apparatus, Blood Glucose Monitor, forceps, scissors, simple suction equipment, stretchers, etc.).Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:The successful completion of a Personal Support Worker Program and 2 years directly related experience in a home care setting.The incumbent must maintain current certification in CPR and Standard First Aid.The incumbent must have a valid class five driver’s license and be able to complete a satisfactory criminal records check.GNWT InquiriesInquiries Only:Inuvik HR Client Service CentreDepartment of FinanceGovernment of the Northwest Territories1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDINGBOX 1869INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0Tel (867) 678-6600Fax (867) 678-6620jobsinuvik@gov.nt.caNote: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.Quick Apply

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