Relief Personal Support Worker

6 days ago

Fort Simpson, Canada Government of the Northwest Territories Full time

Limited Competition:

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Simpson.

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 benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information:


Providing personalized care for residents of the Fort Simpson Elder Care Home by promoting independence; providing assistance and support for functional challenges with activities of daily living (AOL) and ensuring that respect for cultural diversity and personal choice is maintained within the home environment.

The aim of this position is to work in creating a home environment that honors and respects the diversity of each individual including but not limited to needs, desires and challenges; to focus on promoting resident independence and choice, and to value one's individual participation in ongoing education and knowledge that accomplishes this aim.

The incumbent's position is located within the Fort Simpson Elder Care Home within Fort Simpson. The facility is connected to the Fort Simpson Health Centre. The incumbent reports directly to the Nurse in Charge (NIC).

The incumbent is one of 6 Personal Support Workers (PSW); 5 Relief Personal Support Worker (RPSW), and 6 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) who provide 24 hour culturally sensitive care to residents of the 18 bed LTC facility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of and an ability to provide basic home nursing and support,
  • Knowledge of drugs and drug interaction,
  • Knowledge of healthy aging process,
  • Knowledge of traditional healing methods as well as community and cultural norms,
  • An ability to use nursing equipment (including but not limited to Hoyer Lift, Commode Tub, etc.).
  • Ability to operate basic medical equipment; required to assess patient vital statistics and condition (i.e. thermometer, stethoscope, blood pressure apparatus, Blood Glucose Monitor, scissors, simple suction equipment, stretchers, etc.).
  • An ability to speak, read and write English (this includes and ability to follow verbal and written instruction from nursing, medical and dental personnel and interpret health information accurately following the Medical Interpreter's Guide),
  • The incumbent must be aware of the importance of confidentiality and be able to keep personal and medical information private and confidential at all times.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
The successful completion of a Personal Support Worker or Continuing Care Assistant certification program or equivalent education and experience.

GNWT Inquiries:

Inquiries Only:
Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories

STREET
BOX 240
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel
Fax

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