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.); Knowledge of universal precautions and how to use personal protective equipment (PPE); Knowledge of body mechanics; Must be able to assist residents with transfers and be knowledgeable on the use of transfer belts, mechanical lifts, and one or two-person assisted transfers; Knowledge of different consistencies of liquid and diets (i.e., nectar think liquid, honey thick liquid, mechanical soft diet, puree diet, etc.) and the consequences of a resident not receiving the appropriate liquid/diet textures; Ability to work with minimal supervision and set priorities for care as necessary; Knowledge of the healthy aging process; Knowledge of dementia and how to support individuals living with dementia; Ability to provide assistance with or complete personal hygiene, grooming and dressing; An ability to speak,



read and write English (this includes and ability to follow verbal and written instruction and interpret health information accurately); Ability to work flexible schedule, i.e., evenings, nights, and/or weekends; The incumbent must be aware of the importance of confidentiality; Knowledge of the importance of traditional healing and community cultural practices; The ability to speak the Indigenous language of the community is an asset.

Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: The successful completion of a Personal Support Worker or equivalent Certification Program; or if no certification, must have at least 1 year of work experience with a minimum of 1000 hours providing care in a long term care or home and community care setting and be able to complete the PSW course within 5 years of hire.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. GNWT Inquiries Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information Relief Worker This job opening is for a Relief position where there are no established hours of work on a daily,



weekly or monthly basis and may be required to report to work on an as and when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire year.

Indigenous Employment Policy Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check.

Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.

If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information Job Opening ID # 27783 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Salary Information The salary for this position starts at $37.90 per hour (approximately $73,905 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance Application Assistance For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit:

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