Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada's North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

This position is located in Fort Simpson and reports to the Facilities Manager at the Fort Simpson Health Center. The incumbent works as part of a team and is responsible for the cleaning of the facilities residence rooms, offices, public areas, washrooms, pharmacy and other rooms within the Elders Care Home. Should the incumbent not clean/disinfect appropriately, staff/patients/visitors could be exposed to infectious diseases and hazardous conditions, e.g., slipping, injury. The incumbent works throughout the facility and has contact with employees, clients, residents and the general public.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Ability to express and comprehend oral and written English
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize workload
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to work environment
• Physically able to meet demands of bending, lifting, and twisting positions
• Knowledge and application of current procedures and protocols, e.g.-WHIMS and universal precautions
• Knowledge and application of safety procedures to ensure a safe environment Sensitivity to cultural diversity

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Completion of grade 12 or equivalent; 1-2 years of experience working directly within a Health Care Facility.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
9602 100 STREET
BOX240
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 695-7233
Fax (867) 695-3254
[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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