Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority This job opening is limited to residents living within 50 kilometres of Norman Wells NT. Department Information The 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 advantages offered to employees of the NTHSSA. Job Information The incumbent’s position may be in a Long Term Care home and/or the Extended Care Unit (ECU). The Personal Support Worker is part of the care team of the long term care home,



and extended care unit and takes direction from and reports to the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Level of Knowledge equivalent to that acquired through the Personal Support Worker certificate program offered at Aurora College; Current CPR and Standard First Aid certificate; Basic computer knowledge, i.E. computer charting and email; Ability to operate basic medical equipment required to assess residents' health status/condition (i.E., thermometer, stethoscope, blood pressure machine, blood glucose (sugar) monitor, LTC beds, etc.); Knowledgeof universal precautions and how to use personal protective equipment (PPE); Knowledgeof body mechanics; Must be able to assist residents with transfers and be knowledgeable on the use of

📌 Relief Personal Support Worker (Norman Wells)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Norman Wells