Weekend CCA/Support Worker

Position Summary

The Continuing Care Aid (CCA) provides direct support to individuals and families residing in The Carter House Family Treatment Center, which supports parents in recovery from substance use while caring for their children. The CCA plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environment that promotes healing, stability, and healthy family functioning through both Western and Indigenous approaches to care.

Key Responsibilities

Client Support & Engagement

Assist parents/children with daily routines/activities of daily living

Provide emotional support to navigate recovery and parenting responsibilities

Model and reinforce healthy communication, boundaries, and parenting skills

Childcare & Supervision

Supervise and engage children in culturally relevant learning activities

Support parents in caregiving, using Indigenous ways of knowing

Monitor child safety and development

Program & Environment Support

Support daily routines, cleanliness, and structured activities

Communication & Documentation

Observe, monitor and document client behaviors, interactions, and progress

Health & Safety

Assist with medication administration

Respond to emergencies

Follow health, safety, and infection control procedures

Qualifications

Understanding of Indigenous culture and intergenerational trauma

Community Support Worker program certificate or equivalent qualification

Experience working in addiction, mental health, or family services settings

Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and child development

Valid CPR/First Aid

Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector clearance

Valid Drivers License

Working Conditions

Provides 24/7 support, 8 hr shifts days, evenings, nights

Involves standing, lifting, and responding to emotionally charged situations

Participation in safety interventions and de-escalation