Home Support Worker

Department Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Home Support - Home Care Location Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary) Job Type Term/Temporary End Date 05 March 2028 Full/Part Time Part-time Standard Hours Bi-weekly 67.5 Classification IS08 Salary $59,424.00 - $68,719.00 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 5, 2028.

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.

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. 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:

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Working at Yukon government For more information about this position, contact Natasha Klein, Home Support Supervisor at Natasha.Klein@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.*

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; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

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 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:

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with patients, families, colleagues, and other health-care professionals.

Demonstrated to have 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 It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.