Concurrent Disorder Client Care Assistant
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Support compassionate, evidence-based care at Peter Lougheed Centre as a Client Care Assistant serving patients with concurrent disorders. Work regular part time across days, nights, and weekends.
This Client Care Assistant supports the twelve-bed Concurrent Disorder Unit within a multidisciplinary team. The position provides care for adults experiencing mental health and substance use disorders, including medical withdrawal management and acute psychiatric stabilization. Work includes voluntary and involuntary patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist admissions and support patient adjustment to the unit
- Maintain a safe, structured, and culturally safe environment
- Support daily living, recreational, social, and therapeutic activities
- Respond to client requests and communicate with staff
- Contribute to residential services, wellness, and engagement
Requirements:
- Completion of Grade 12 and current BCLS-HCP
- Minimum two years supporting at-risk populations
- Experience in addiction and/or mental health settings
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training and Motivational Interviewing familiarity
- Understanding of cultural safety and Indigenous health perspectives
Apply compassionate communication, supportive care, and collaborative practice as a Client Care Assistant in the Concurrent Disorder Unit.