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Nursing Home Attendant
(auxiliary on call)
Continuing Care Branch
Department of Health & Social Services
Competition Number : 09-OG-02
Closing Date 5:00pm : On-going
Salary : $24.07 to $27.66 per hour

Continuing Care’s philosophy is “Every action and decision performed by this position is founded on respect for the residents, for the promotion of their dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living.  The goal of this position, as is for all of the Continuing Care team, is to create a feeling of home and belonging for all who live in Yukon Continuing Care facilities by being responsive to the uniqueness of each resident.”

We are seeking caring individuals who enjoy working with seniors and those in need of personal care.  As the ideal candidate you will have good communication skills and a strong commitment to providing a safe, home-like environment for our residents.  You are a considerate team player, who is equally comfortable working independently.  If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your resume clearly indicating your:

• Nursing Home Attendant/Home Support Worker certificate or equivalent in a health related field
• Considerable experience providing assistance to long term care residents (children, adults, seniors) in the activities of daily living

Job Requirements(s): A pre-employment medical, TB testing, RCMP security clearance, CPR Level C are required prior to hire.  Exposure to second hand smoke when supervising residents/clients, exposure to animals in the Pet Therapy program, heavy lifting and bending, shift work, and exposure to latex products are requirement of this position.

If you have the necessary training and/or experience for any of these positions, are interested in working with people and are willing to work shifts, we would be interested in hearing from you.  We will be maintaining an applicant inventory from which we will consider candidates, as auxiliary positions become available.

For more information about this posting, please contact Laura Miller-Goodall , (867)667-8381 .

Quoting the competition number and position title, please submit your resume/application to:  Human Resources, Department of Health & Social Services, Box 2703, 2090A - 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2C6.  Telephone: (867)667-3418 Fax: (867)393-6900 or e-mail your resume to Laura.Miller-Goodall@gov.yk.ca

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Contact Us

Corporate Human
Resource Services

Public Service Commission
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: (867) 667-5653
Toll free (In Yukon):
1-800-661-0408, local 5653
Fax: (867) 667-5755

Email: resume@gov.yk.ca