Addictions Care Worker

4 weeks ago

Simcoe, Canada Norfolk General Hospital Full time

**Position Title: Addictions Care Worker**
**Position Status: Part-Time**

**Rate of Pay: $25.03 - $25.72**

**Posting No.: 23-222**

**Posting Date: November 21, 2023**

**Closing Date: November 28, 2023**

**Position Summary**

An integral member of Holmes House Withdrawal Management and Treatment Services, the Addiction

Care worker assists clients through detoxification and initial stages of recovery from alcohol/chemical

addictions. Responsibilities include: screening and assessing clients for suitability for admission;
processing client admission as per policy; monitoring and attending to the needs/condition of clients,

formulating and implementing discharge plans with clients and other duties that can include clerical and

housekeeping duties.

**Position Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education in a relevant field of study e.g. social work, psychology, or a related

discipline. Minimum 2 -year diploma/certificate in the social services field or equivalent combination
of education and experience
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificate
- Current BCLS Certificate Level C - Heart and Stroke;
- Valid Safe Food Handling Certificate;
- Demonstrated ability to work with clients who live with multiple challenges related to

marginalization, mental illness, substance use, poverty, homelessness, and trauma
- Possess the skill and confidence to deal with persons in crisis situations.
- Possess the ability to maintain client and statistical data and to participate in research and other

projects related to the development of programs for individuals with serious drug/alcohol related

problems.
- Current knowledge of the addictions field
- Current knowledge of substance withdrawal, mental health, and pharmacology.
- Extensive knowledge of community resources, service & support programs, and barriers clients face

in accessing same
- Assess individuals’ strengths, needs, abilities and preferences
- Identify risk factors related to individual and staff safety as well as relapse
- Ensure admission and discharge procedures, including search of clothing/belongings, are carried out

according to established procedures and policies.
- Ensure admission and discharge procedures are carried out according to established procedures and

policies.
- Control and monitor entry of residents and visitor
- Conduct house and client checks according to established policy on all shifts.
- Report resident disciplinary problems to the Supervisor.
- Ensure all documentation and data entry is complete.
- Document resident’s progress in the resident file at least once each shift in order to maintain

continuity and consistency of care between shifts.
- Keep all documentation, including client flow sheets and resident cards, up to date throughout shift.
- Ensure that meals are prepared according to pre-planned menus.
- Ensure that housekeeping activities are carried out and to check that these have been properly

completed when done by residents.
- Working knowledge of a variety of treatment, intervention, and support strategies
- Identify problems in occupational, health or fire safety and report these to the Supervisor.
- Have a good working knowledge of all Detox policies and procedures
- Participate in any staff training recommended by the Supervisor.
- Help develop a spirit of cooperation conducive to effective team work.
- Perform such other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor or Program Manager.
- Following safe working conditions and practices in respective areas of responsibility.
- Carrying out duties in a way that embodies the mission and values of the Norfolk General Hospital

Working cooperatively with fellow employees, supervisors, and departments toward the achievement

of the Hospital’s overall goals and objectives.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
- Ability to work effectively as a part of a multi-disciplinary team;
- Excellent organizational, problem solving, and critical thinking skills;
- Excellent attendance record;
- Ability to meet physical demands of the position including lifting, carrying and bending, as

required;
- Preference will be given to applicants with experience working in the addictions field;

**Hours of Work**:

- Must be able to work shifts - days and nights, weekends and holidays as required.

**About Us**

Located in Simcoe, Ontario, Norfolk General Hospital provides exceptional healthcare to a municipality of

approximately 69,000 people. Our area of focus provides a continuum of service throughout the life

span of the people we serve including Emergency, Critical Care, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Medicine,

Surgery, and Complex Continuing Care. Employing approximately 550 highly skilled and dedicated
employees, Norfolk General Hospital continues to be a full service 106-bed hospital with round the clock

on-call coverage of Specialists in Surgery, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, and Obstetrics, as well as on
- site 24 hour per day medical co

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