At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide home support services to enhance clients' daily living and quality of life.
- Company: Join the Yukon Home Care Program, dedicated to client-focused health services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and a supportive community environment.
- Other info: Work in a vibrant city with diverse opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying the beauty of Yukon.
- Qualifications: Experience in home care or community settings; certifications are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 59424 - 68719 $ per year.
This posting will be used to fill a part-term position ending on March 5, 2028 working 67.5 hours biweekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill anticipatory permanent, term & AOC positions.
The mission of the Yukon Home Care Program is "The Yukon Home Care Program provides client-focused health services in the home, improving quality of life and supporting Yukoners to live independently."
Your role involves providing home support services to individual clients of the Yukon Home Care Program to promote optimum level of functioning in the skills/activities of daily living and quality of life of clients.
Experience required:
- Experience working in Home Care or community-based setting
- Experience providing personal care, home management, and respite care in a community setting
- Home Support Worker and/or Nursing Home Attendant Certificate would be considered an asset
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability:
- Demonstrated clear, respectful, and professional communication skills appropriate to a safety-sensitive health-care environment
- Ability to respect confidentiality
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team
- Experience working with various cultural backgrounds
- RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check
- TB Screening
- WHMIS 2015
- CPR level C AED
- Food Safe
- Valid Yukon Class 5 Driver's License
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following: Exposure to pets, exposure to second-hand smoke, exposure to pests, shift work and weekends, heavy lifting and bending.
Home Support Worker employer: Yukon Government
The Government of Yukon is an exceptional employer that prioritizes diversity, equity, and belonging within its workforce. Located in the beautiful city of Whitehorse, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture that values inclusivity and cultural safety, alongside opportunities for professional growth and meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities. Join us to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive environment that fosters personal and career development.
