Client Care Assistant

Your Opportunity:

Under the direction of the Manager of the Medicine Hat Recovery Centre, the Assistant Head Nurse, and the Clinical Supervisor, the successful candidate provides basic and supportive care to clients who access Medicine Hat Recovery Centre services. The successful candidate will provide 24/7 support in both the Adult Withdrawal Management Unit and in the Adult Intensive Live In Treatment Program. Other aspects of the position include supporting access to services via screening and being a source for information, crisis intervention, housekeeping duties, and maintaining a secure facility. NOTE: Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.