Client Care Assistant

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Your Opportunity:A Client Care Assistant-CCA (temp. full time position) exists with the Addiction residential Treatment Centre- Fort McMurray Recovery Centre (FMRC). This facility offers 28 day residential addiction treatment services to both men and women. Client Care Assistants are integral members of the therapeutic treatment team, providing a supervised, safe and secure environment for clients residing in the Fort McMurray Recovery Centre. Using your experience working with adults in a residential care environment, you will: participate in medication assistance; assist with minor laundry and housekeeping duties; and prepare bedrooms for client admissions. The position also provides supportive, daily care to the clients, assist in preparing recreational and psycho-educational groups. All observations, interactions and activities are appropriately documented and communicated to the treatment team. As a key member of the program team, you will also attend shift exchanges and relay information in an effective and timely manner; review client files regularly; communicate observations to the team verbally and in written form; assist in the preparation of recreational, evening and weekend programming as required; and participate in weekly clinical review meetings as required. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.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 AUXUnit and Program:Fort McMurray Recovery CentrePrimary Location:Fort McMurray Recovery CentreLocation Details:As Per LocationMulti-Site:Not ApplicableFTE: 1.00Posting End Date:29-SEP-2022Temporary Employee Class:Temp F/T BenefitsDate Available:09-OCT-2022Temporary End Date:09-APR-2023Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:2Shifts per cycle:10Shift Pattern:Days, EveningsDays Off:Saturday/SundayMinimum Salary: $23.27Maximum Salary: $26.85Vehicle Requirement:Driver’s License, Vehicle ProvidedRequired Qualifications:Completion of Grade 12. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).Additional Required Qualifications:Class V Driver’s licence (advanced) required.Preferred Qualifications:Suicide Prevention and Non Violent Crisis Intervention training is preferred. Preference will be given to those applicants with experience or knowledge in addiction and/or mental health.