Home Support Worker

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 (one) term part-time position working 30 hours biweekly from August 31, 2026 – April 2, 2027. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill anticipatory permanent, term, and AOC positions.

This job is based in Carcross/Tagish.

Our philosophy

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

Who we are

The Yukon Home Care Program provides client-focused health services in the home, improving quality of life and supporting Yukoners to live independently. Home Care offers a range of services tailored to meet individual needs, including support for acute care, chronic and palliative conditions. These services are determined through standardized assessments to assist in creating individualized plans of care; and are supported by an interdisciplinary team, consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Nurses and Home Support Workers.

As an integral team member, the Home Support Worker provides home support services to individual clients of Yukon Home Care Program to promote optimum level of functioning in the skills/activities of daily living and quality of life of clients. The home support services include tasks like safety cleaning, providing respite, meal preparation, transportation for groceries and personal care.

• For more information on this job, please contact Sophia Coley, Home Support Supervisor at 867-332-3729 or [email protected]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Pat Labuguen, HR Consultant at 867-332-1467 or [email protected]

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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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.

• Experience providing care in a home setting, through formal Home Care services or personal caregiving for someone in their home
• Experience providing personal care, home management, and respite care in a community setting

Candidates who have experiences equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above and/or are compassionate and have a willingness to help community members to age in place will 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 interpersonal and communication skills
• Passion for providing care for chronically ill or elderly client
• Ability to respect confidentiality
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Experience working with various cultural backgrounds

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 18 months)
• Food Safe (within last 2 years)
• Valid Yukon Class 5 Driver’s Licence (without daylight restrictions).

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Variable home conditions
• Shift work (includes evenings and weekends)
• Exposure to latex products, pets, second-hand smoke, plants and flowers
• Heavy lifting and bending (i.e. assisting with client transfers/mobility/personal care)
• Travel within the territory during inclement weather conditions may be required.

Learn more

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