SANCTUM 1.5 HOME SUPPORT WORKER/CARE AID – PART TIME
Sanctum Care Group
Date: 12 hours ago
City: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Contract type: Part time
Sanctum 1.5 Home Support Worker/Care aid – Part Time
Job Category: Home Support Worker
Job Type: Part Time
Job Location: Saskatoon
Sanctum 1.5 is a transitional care home for pregnant women who are at high risk of contracting HIV, are HIV positive or in active substance use. We offer a supportive home for women and facilitate mother-infant bonding and reduce child apprehensions at birth.
The home support worker provides care and support to clients. Clients may also be affected by mental illness, addiction, poverty, homeless or other psycho-social factors. The home support worker will embody a patient centered harm reduction care model fostering an environment of acceptance and understanding for residents.
This position may require day, evening, night, weekend and shift work.
Part Time – Saturday/Sunday Day Shift – 07:30-16:00
Wage range: $19.00 – $23.00
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge of:
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Job Category: Home Support Worker
Job Type: Part Time
Job Location: Saskatoon
Sanctum 1.5 is a transitional care home for pregnant women who are at high risk of contracting HIV, are HIV positive or in active substance use. We offer a supportive home for women and facilitate mother-infant bonding and reduce child apprehensions at birth.
The home support worker provides care and support to clients. Clients may also be affected by mental illness, addiction, poverty, homeless or other psycho-social factors. The home support worker will embody a patient centered harm reduction care model fostering an environment of acceptance and understanding for residents.
This position may require day, evening, night, weekend and shift work.
Part Time – Saturday/Sunday Day Shift – 07:30-16:00
Wage range: $19.00 – $23.00
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
- 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.
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
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