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
$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 fillanticipatorypermanent, 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.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
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 workplace.
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.
For more information about this position, contact Natasha Klein, Home Support Supervisor at [email protected]
**Please do not email resume to email addresses above; resumes may only be accepted through E-Recruitment.**
Important application and job requirements 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.
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
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, exposure to pests, shift work and weekends, heavy lifting and bending.

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📌 Home Support Worker (Yukon)
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