Home Support Worker/Care Aid - Part Time

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.

Part-Time - Sat/Sunday Day Shift - 07:30-16:00

Part Time - Sat/Sunday Evening Shift - 15:30-00:00

Responsibilities

Personal care & hygiene

Assist with and support clients with medication adherence.

Build rapport with residents and provide therapeutic counselling

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.

Qualifications

Harm Reduction & Trauma and Violence Informed Care.

Mental health & Addictions

Cultural sensitivity

Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills

Strong Decision-making in varying situations

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

For more information about us and our programs please visit www.Sanctumcaregroup.com.