Client Care Assistant

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Your Opportunity:

Under the direction of the Manager of the Northern Addictions Centre, and the Detox Counselling Supervisor, the successful candidate provides basic and supportive care to clients who access Northern Addictions Centre services. The successful candidate functions primarily in the Detox Unit and assists with Detox client assessment, care planning and care delivery. The successful candidate will also provide 24/7 general support to clients who are attending the Residential Treatment Programs. Other aspects of the position include crisis intervention, housekeeping duties, facility security, and client transportation in the Northern Addictions Centre vehicle. The city of Grande Prairie is located in northwest Alberta and has something for everyone! We are a growing city with close to 70,000 residents. In addition to a state of the art recreation facility, there are many outdoor and indoor activities available at our numerous parks and golf courses. Grande Prairie also has a vibrant arts and culture community, live theatre and a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities. The new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) is bringing care closer to home for the nearly 400,000 Albertans living in the North Zone. With a state-of-the-art cancer care facility, increased bed capacity, and a robust referral center, the GPRH will become an important health hub for northwest Alberta. Every day, you can deliver excellence in care in Grande Prairie alongside an interdisciplinary team of passionate and dedicated professionals. Come to northern Alberta, where the people are warm, you can expand your horizons, and experience the beauty of the North.

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:CH-ASRES Northern Addict-EDMPrimary Location:Grande Prairie Northern Add CtMulti-Site:Not ApplicableFTE: 0.80Posting End Date:07-SEP-2021Temporary Employee Class:Temp P/T BenefitsDate Available:13-SEP-2021Temporary End Date:31-MAR-2022Hours per Shift:11.08Length of Shift in weeks:10Shifts per cycle:28Shift Pattern:Days, NightsDays Off:As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $22.75Maximum Salary: $26.26Vehicle Requirement:Driver’s License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

AED and Level ‘C’ BCLS-HCP Certificate. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) years related experience. Standard First Aid. Nursing assistant experience and strong computer skills will be an asset.