Provides home support services to individual clients of Yukon Home Care Program. Promotes optimum level of functioning in the skills/activities of daily living and quality of life of clients
Requirements summary
Experience working in Home Care or community-based setting.
Home Support Worker and/or Nursing Home Attendant Certificate.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Passion for providing care for chronically ill or elderly clients.
Ability to respect confidentiality
Home Support Worker and/or Nursing Home Attendant CertificateExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsExperience working in Home Care or community-based settingExperience providing personal care, home management, and respite care in a community settingAbility to respect confidentialityAbility to work independently as well as within a teamExperience working with various cultural backgrounds
Job description
Department Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Home Support - Home Care Location Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary) Job Type Term/Temporary End Date 31 March 2027 Full/Part Time Full-time Standard Hours Bi-weekly 75 Classification IS08 Salary $66,027.00 - $76,354.00 Union YEU Days Off As Per Rotation Travel 50% Admissibility Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility.
A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates.
This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service.
For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.
Job Summary and Requirements This posting This posting will be used to fill a term position ending on March 31, 2027.
It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill anticipatory permanent, term & AOC positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
Who We Are
Mission of 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 Under the direction of the Home Support Supervisors, this position provides home support services to individual clients of Yukon Home Care Program to promote optimum level of functioning in the skills/activities of daily living and quality of life of clients. For more information about this position, contact Jenna Bursey, Supervisor - Home Support and Scheduling Services at Jenna.Bursey@yukon.ca For more information on the recruitment process, please contact: Pat Labuguen at Patricia.Labuguen@yukon.ca or 867-332-1467. Please do not email resume to email addresses above; resumes may only be accepted through E-Recruitment. Your benefits In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
Government of Yukon’s many benefits Your career, your home, your lifestyle We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment. As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer. Check out:
Benefits
Government of Yukon’s many benefits
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Working at Yukon government Important application and job requirements Essential qualifications Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
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 Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered. It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”. Desired knowledge, skills and suitability Candidates should have and may be assessed on the following:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Candidates should have and may be assessed on the following:
Passion for providing care for chronically ill or elderly clients
Ability to respect confidentiality
Ability to work independently as well as within a team
Experience working with various cultural backgrounds It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Conditions of Employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check
TB Screening
WHMIS 2015
CPR level C AED
Food Safe
Valid Yukon Class 5 Driver’s License Job requirements This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following: Exposure to pets, exposure to second-hand smoke, shift work and weekends, heavy lifting and bending. Learn more
For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453. Eligibility List 12 months Post Date 11 June 2026 Close Date 25 June 2026
