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Competition #: 2025-02-004

Domestic Care Aid - Term
Department:  Wellness
Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT
Posting Date:  February 18, 2025
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  40 - 60
Start Date:  Immediately
End Date:  One (1) year from start date with possible extension
Salary:  Level 3 Step 1 ($2,252.25 bi-weekly) 

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST):  March 3, 2025  

Reporting to the Home and Community Care Coordinator, and in collaboration with the Health Services Team, a domestic care aide is responsible for providing the necessary home or domestic care assistance to Elders and citizens with chronic health conditions and disabilities needed for them to live independently and with dignity. Incumbents provide basic domestic support, including laundry and housekeeping, companionship, respite care for family members (where appropriate) and assists, where needed, with the provision of palliative care and support. The incumbent reports potential health and safety concerns to the Care Team supervisor. 

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.  

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume. 

Essential Qualifications:  

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (oral, written) skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within an interdisciplinary care team.
• Demonstrated ability to provide care and support to clients in ways aligned with TH culture and values.
• Provides light housekeeping duties (as identified in the client’s care plan) to maintain a safe and sanitary environment, including cleaning, vacuuming and washing floors. 

Assets:  

• Training and/or experience with providing home/domestic care assistance is considered an asset.
• Good planning and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality. 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Willingness to get annual Covid/Flu Shot, TB Test, Hepatitis A & B vaccination.
• Medical clearance.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including home visits, as required.
• Standard First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• TH101 Cultural Awareness training. 

A detailed job description is available upon request.