Client Care Assistant - Jobs in Claresholm, AB

Job Description

Your Opportunity:Lander Treatment Centre, located in Claresholm (one and half hours south of Calgary) is an Alberta Health Services short-term intensive, residential addiction treatment facility supporting adult men and women experiencing problems as a result of their alcohol use, other drug use, or gambling. The facility and program provide opportunity for individuals to reflect, make positive changes, and begin to rebuild their lives. We are looking for a casual Client Care Assistant (CCA) who will provide support and care for clients under the supervision of a nurse. In addition to the Job Description as detailed below, other responsibilities may include: answering phones, photocopying, some general housekeeping duties, observation and reporting (both written and verbal) and assisting with some basic program delivery. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. As the successful incumbent, you will also be required to demonstrate proficiency in: strong listening and communication skills, positive team interactions, effective decision making skills, the ability to adapt to the various challenges and unexpected situations that occur in a residential setting and the ability to observe and address client behaviors. An expectation of the role is the consistent availability to work a variety of days, evenings, nights and weekends, with the majority of shifts being 12 hour shifts.Description:As a Client Care Assistant, you will work as a team member with all staff assisting in the provision of supportive care to clients with addictions. Your primary duties include providing supportive care to clients, ensuring a safe and secure facility, responding to client requests, communicating effectively with other staff and contributing to a therapeutic environment through interaction with clients. As part of an interprofessional team, you will contribute to the delivery of residential services to persons with an addiction promoting client respect, autonomy, health and improved quality of life. You will support clients to participate in activities of daily living, recreational and social activities, and educational and employment activities. You will also work collaboratively with other health and service providers to maintain a safe and supportive environment.Classification: Client Care AssistantUnion: AUPE AUXDepartment: Lander Treatment CtrPrimary Location: Lander Treatment CentreMulti-Site: Not ApplicableFTE: 0.00Posting End Date: 05-JUL-2021Employee Class: Casual/ReliefDate Available: 19-JUL-2021Hours per Shift: 11.08Length of Shift in weeks: VariesShifts per cycle: VariesShift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, WeekendsDays Off: OtherMinimum Salary: $22.75Maximum Salary: $26.26Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle ProvidedRequired Qualifications:Completion of Grade 12. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).Additional Required Qualifications:A valid Class V driver’s license. Standard First Aid.Preferred Qualifications:Medication assistance program or equivalent. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training. Suicide Prevention training.