Personal Care Attendant / Home Care Worker

Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Territory

Employment Type: Part-Time / Full-Time (flexible hours available, including days, evenings,

weekends, and potential overnight shifts)

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience (commensurate with responsibilities and certifications or equivalent)

Reports to: Krista Winsor [email protected] (with support from family/coordinator as needed)

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and professional Personal Care Attendant to provide in-home support to Leahanna, a C4 quadriplegic individual who is independent in spirit but requires assistance with daily activities. The ideal candidate will be patient, respectful, punctual,

and genuinely committed to promoting dignity, comfort, and independence. This role involves direct personal care, light household assistance, and companionship in a private home setting.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting using

appropriate adaptive equipment and techniques
- Help with transfers, positioning, and mobility using lifts, wheelchairs, or other assistive

devices (training provided if needed)
- Prepare and serve meals, assist with feeding as required, and support nutritional needs
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, tidying, dishwashing, and maintaining

a clean, safe environment
- Administer medications as directed and monitor health status
- Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional support
- Accompany on outings or appointments as needed (reliable transportation required)
- Respect privacy, confidentiality, and personal preferences at all times
- Communicate clearly and promptly about any changes in needs or concerns

Qualifications & Requirements




- Previous experience in home care, personal care assistance, HCA, PCA, or similar role

preferred (but not required – training available for the right candidate)
- High school diploma and/or experience may become equivalent
- Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to pass a background check and provide references
- Reliable, on-time, and consistent attendance – punctuality is essential
- Strong sense of empathy, respect, and professionalism; must treat the individual with

dignity and kindness
- Physical ability to perform tasks including lifting/transferring (with equipment), standing

for periods, and assisting with mobilityPersonal Care Attendant / Home Care Worker
- Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle preferred (for transportation assistance)

Personal Attributes We Value
- Respectful and non-judgmental attitude
- Positive, patient, and adaptable demeanor
- Discreet and trustworthy
- Able to follow instructions carefully and ask questions when needed
- Committed to arriving on time and communicating in advance about any scheduling

needs
- Will need to sign a Code of ethics and Confidentiality under the employer with is G/C/T/

F/N

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience,

and at least two professional or personal references to [email protected] and/or [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. We thank all applicants for their interest.

This is a rewarding prospect to make a meaningful difference in someone's daily life through compassionate, respectful care. We look forward to hearing from dedicated individuals who value integrity and kindness

Pay: $28.00-$35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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