Healthcare Assistant jobs

Department

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Continuing Care

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Auxiliary Reinforcements

End Date

31 March 2028

Full/Part Time

Auxiliary

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

IS08

Salary

$66,027.00 - $76,354.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Travel

0%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting is for multiple full-time Reinforcement positions, which are auxiliary-on-call positions with guaranteed full-time hours of work and associated leave and benefits.

Preferences will be given to existing Yukon Government Health Care Assistants auxiliary-on-call employees.

This posting will also be used for Anticipatory full-time permanent positions

It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

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- centered care that nurtures well-being” and Values: “Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect”

Our facilities include:

Whistle Bend

Copper Ridge

Thomson Centre

Your role

Under the clinical direction of registered staff, the certified Health Care Assistant works collaboratively and in partnership with the interdisciplinary team in the provision of person- centered care and in promoting the feeling of home for all clients/ residents they provide care to. The position provides care to clients/residents promoting their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, according to the established philosophy of care, policies, procedures, and individual needs. Contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non discriminatory, and is physically, psychologically and culturally safe.

• For more information on the recruitment process, please contact Ann Caron at annelouise.caron@yukon.ca or (867) 332-6273
• Please do not email resume to email addresses above; resumes may only be accepted through E-Recruitment

Your benefits

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

• federal government recently announced the expansion of its student loan repayment program

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.

• Health Care Aide (HCA), Personal Support Worker (PSW), Continuing Care Assistant (CCA), or Personal Care Aide (PCA) certificate recognized from a Canadian Educational Institute.
• Recently applied knowledge of Health Care Aide theory, practices & techniques.
• Recent experience charting and documenting progress notes.

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.
• Ability to contribute to a Respectful Workplace.
• Good conflict resolution skills.
• Strong commitment to providing a safe, respectful and home-like environment for our residents.
• Ability to work constructively within a transdisciplinary team and equally able to work independently.
• Ability to provide ongoing assistance to long term care residents (children, adults and seniors) in the activities of daily living.

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, Vulnerable Sector RCMP Security Clearance, HCA, PSW, CCA, or PCA certificate.

Job requirements

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

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 E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

05 October 2026

Close Date

26 October 2026