Continuing Care Assistant

2 months ago


Saskatoon, Canada Sanctum Care Group Full time

CCA/Home Support Worker

Sanctum is a non-profit organization that provides transition, respite, and palliative care to HIV positive individuals.

The home support worker will provide care and support to residents with or at high risk for HIV/AIDS, who may also be affected by mental illness, addictions, poverty, homeless or other psycho-social factors. The home support worker will embody a patient centered harm reduction care model aimed at creating independence and autonomy while fostering an environment of acceptance and understanding for residents.

This position may require day, evening, night, weekend and shift work.

**Responsibilities**:

- Personal care including: assisting with grooming, bathing, personal hygiene, toileting, wound care, nutrition and all other activities associated with daily living.
- Assist with and support clients with medication adherence.
- Work with patients on goals and care plans aimed at recovery and management of their illness(s)
- Build rapport with residents and provide therapeutic counselling for multiple issues affecting their ability to cope and manage in the community.
- Advocate on behalf of clients for additional service and resources, as required.
- Establish and maintain current, accurate, confidential files for each resident.
- Assist with transition plans into the community set by the client and care team.
- Follow medical instructions carefully and consistently.
- Assist with meal preparation and planning.
- Household duties such as cleaning and maintenance
- Manage any unanticipated events or unstable situations.
- Care for home therapy dogs

**Qualifications**:
The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge of:

- Harm Reduction & Trauma and Violence Informed Care.
- Mental health & Addictions
- Cultural sensitivity
- Clear communication skills, teamwork, and relationship building.
- Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
- Strong Decision-making in varying situations
- Ability to communicate with and maintain an effective working relationship with clients from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
- Degree/diploma or certificate in social work, care aid, addictions, or related field
- Must retain active CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must retain Food Safety Certificate
- Must retain TLR Certificate
- Naloxone Training is an asset.

Hiring for:
Monday - Thursday Day Shift 7:30am - 4:00pm

Saturday/Sunday Evening Shift - 15:30-00:00

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $18.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 16 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Patient care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CPR Certification (preferred)
- Food Safety Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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