Relief Personal Support Worker, Long Term Care

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Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 50 kilometres of Fort Smith, NT.

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

Personal Support Workers (PSWs) provide individualized care to residents in Northwest Territories (NWT) Long Term Care (LTC) homes and Extended Care Units (ECUs). Their primary responsibility is to support residents' independence, assist with daily living activities, and ensure care respects cultural diversity, personal preferences, and individual dignity.

The goal of the position is to create a home-like environment that respects each resident's unique needs, choices, and abilities while promoting independence and encouraging continuous learning and professional development.

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is responsible for delivering most health and social services across the NWT, serving approximately 43,000 residents across 1.2 million square kilometers. Services include primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare, as well as social services such as family support, mental health, addictions, and community programs.

Within LTC homes and ECUs, PSWs are key members of the care team. They work under the direction of and report to Registered Nurses (RNs) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide quality resident-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized care to residents in accordance with the policies, standards, and objectives of the NTHSSA and the principles and philosophy of Supportive Pathways to ensure the continued health, safety, comfort, and independence of residents.

Ensure residents¿ continued health and well-being by providing timely and "person-focused" activities of daily living (ADL) and assistance with Instrumental Activities of daily living (IADL) with little to no restrictions.

As a member of the care team, the incumbent will actively contribute to the mental, spiritual, psychological, and social well-being of residents.

Advocate for practice environments that have the organization and resource allocations necessary for safe, competent, and ethical care.

Evaluates, documents and reports findings.

Key Qualifications

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.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

195 MCDOUGAL ROAD

BOX 876

FORT SMITH, NT  X0E 0P0

Tel (867) 872-8029

Fax (867) 872-3298

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Shift Work

This position involves a Rotating/Irregular Shift Schedule which may change due to operational requirements.

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 # 28116

Closing Date: August 11, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $37.90 per hour to $45.27 per hour plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of approx. $3.64 per hour.

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