Health Care Assistant

This opportunity

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent part-time position with Continuing Care at Alexander McDonald Lodge in Dawson City working 37.5 hours bi-weekly. It will also be used to establish a 12‑month eligibility list, which may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

The job is based in the thriving city of Dawson City in the beautiful Yukon Territory.

About us

The Government of Yukon’s Continuing Care division is recognized for its high standards, delivering quality care to residents and supporting a healthy workplace for staff. Yukon’s long‑term care homes are ranked among the best in Canada, including a recent National Institute on Aging report.

Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: ‘Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions”, Mission: “Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being” and Values: “Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect”.

Alexander McDonald Lodge (AML) in Dawson City, YT is a 15-bed long-term care home that provides person-centered care to individuals who need varying levels of intermediate care support with daily living activities. Through responsiveness to each resident’s uniqueness, the Lodge creates a feeling of home and belonging for all who live there.

Check out the care home: Alexander McDonald Lodge

Who we are looking for

We are seeking compassionate, reliable, and mature individuals who are committed to supporting the wellbeing and safety of our residents. In this role, you will be comfortable assisting with a variety of daily living activities, including light meal preparation. The ideal candidate is organized, possesses strong interpersonal skills, and understands the importance of confidentiality, privacy, and treating residents with dignity and respect. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

For more information about this job, please contact KD, Resident Care Manager, Alexander McDonald Lodge at [email protected]

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Pat Labuguen, HR Consultant at [email protected] or 867-332-1467

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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• Yukon Life
• Working at Yukon government

Important application and job requirements

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Recent experience in caring for people, preferably caring for chronically ill or elderly clients
• Recent experience working in long term care OR experience providing personal care
• Experience working with various cultural backgrounds

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have and may be assessed on the following.

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to respect confidentiality
• Ability to work independently as well as within team
• Strong client focus including a commitment to promote quality of life, dignity and respect

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

TB screening, RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check, CPR Level C with AED (within last 2.5 years), WHMIS 2015, and Food Safe Level1 (completed within the last 2 years)

Job Requirement

Shift Work; Exposure to flowers and/or plants and/or second-hand smoke; Exposure to animals; Heavy lifting and bending; Exposure to latex products and other irritants; Exposure to weather while assisting residents outside; Lifting up to 50 lbs as part of resident care and transfers.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.