Resident Care Aide - 3 Positions

This Job Opening is limited to employees with theJimmy Erasmus Senior's Home in Relief and term positions, and limited to 25 kilometers of Behchoko, NT.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.

Located in Behchoko, the Resident Care Aide provides personalized care for residents of the Jimmy Erasmus Senior's Home by assisting with activities of daily living in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the Tlicho Community Service Agency and Supportive Pathways Model of Care to ensure the continued health, safety, comfort and independence of residents.

The incumbent will ensure the safety and comfort, maintain hygiene, facilitate physical activity and promote the independence and mental well-being of the residents in a respectful and compassionate manner. How the elders are cared for is a reflection on the whole organization, especially with the families of the elders who maintain regular contact.

Residents within the Long Term Care Facility are usually long-term convalescent, geriatric or respite patients. These residents live within the unit and are experiencing a chronic illness or disability that has resulted in physical frailty and/or cognitive impairment and require 24-hour care. Residents within the facility are visited a minimum of once every three months or more frequently as required by their physician.

Typically, the qualifications for the position would be attained by a Certified Personal Support Worker, Long Term Care Aide or have adequate experience working in a Long Term Care Setting; Achieved by graduating from a Certified Nursing Assistant or Long Term Care Aide Program, from a recognized educational institution.

Having knowledge and skills in personal care, communication and the effects of the aging process while working as a team member can be gained with Two years' experience in a long term care setting.

Inquiries Only:

Tlicho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
NISHIKHONBUILDING, 2nd FLOOR
BOX 419
BEHCHOKONT X0E 0Y0
Tel (867) 392-3053
Fax (867) 392-6861
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Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.