Health Care Attendant - Medical Surgical - Regular Full-Time
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About the role
Regular Full-Time Position - (1.0 FTE)
This position is at the Level 04 with an hourly pay range of $32.22 - $40.77
(PSAC Bargaining Unit)
Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the Health Care Attendant is involved in planning and providing direct care to patients to enhance their independence and quality of life, and to help meet their physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs within a clean and safe environment. The incumbent will regularly work as the primary caregiver for respite clients and, under the supervision of the duty Nurse, provide care for acute care patients and perform other related duties.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Basic knowledge of physical and psychological changes related to illness;
- Strong ability to assist patients in activities of daily living to support their emotional and spiritual needs;
- Excellent oral communication skills;
- Ability to work effectively in a cross cultural environment;
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills; and
- Work effectively both independently and within a team.
The successful candidate will have completed a training program specific to this role, or have (2) two to (3) three years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of this position, have current CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training. A valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license and Food Safe Level 1 certificate would be desired.
Incentives:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Pension Plan
- Generous Vacation Time
- Relocation Allowance
- Yukon Bonus
- On-site Gym
- Free Parking
Closing Date: 4:00pm on July 30, 2025
About Yukon Hospital Corporation
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time.
Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon's primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.
Health Care Attendant - Medical Surgical - Regular Full-Time
Top Benefits
About the role
Regular Full-Time Position - (1.0 FTE)
This position is at the Level 04 with an hourly pay range of $32.22 - $40.77
(PSAC Bargaining Unit)
Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the Health Care Attendant is involved in planning and providing direct care to patients to enhance their independence and quality of life, and to help meet their physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs within a clean and safe environment. The incumbent will regularly work as the primary caregiver for respite clients and, under the supervision of the duty Nurse, provide care for acute care patients and perform other related duties.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Basic knowledge of physical and psychological changes related to illness;
- Strong ability to assist patients in activities of daily living to support their emotional and spiritual needs;
- Excellent oral communication skills;
- Ability to work effectively in a cross cultural environment;
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills; and
- Work effectively both independently and within a team.
The successful candidate will have completed a training program specific to this role, or have (2) two to (3) three years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of this position, have current CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training. A valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license and Food Safe Level 1 certificate would be desired.
Incentives:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Pension Plan
- Generous Vacation Time
- Relocation Allowance
- Yukon Bonus
- On-site Gym
- Free Parking
Closing Date: 4:00pm on July 30, 2025
About Yukon Hospital Corporation
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time.
Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon's primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.