Client Care Assistant

Recovery Alberta; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Retention Allowance

Job summary

Recovery Alberta’s Northern Addictions Centre in Grande Prairie is seeking a Client Care Assistant to support detox clients with basic and supportive care, assist with assessments, care planning and delivery, and provide 24/7 general support in residential programs.

As part of an interprofessional team you will promote safety, respond to client requests, help with activities of daily living, transport clients, and maintain a therapeutic environment across shifts (days/nights/weekends) with a

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion required.
• BCLS-HCP certification required.
• Two (2) years addiction and mental health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and supportive care to detox clients.
• Assist with detox client assessment, care planning and care delivery.
• Support clients with activities of daily living and recreational activities.
• Respond to client requests and maintain a safe, secure environment.
• Provide transportation for clients using the Northern Addictions Centre vehicle.

Skills

Addiction care experience

BCLS-HCP

Driver's license (Alberta Class 5)

General communication

Education

Grade 12

Tools

General computer skills

Job description

Under the direction of the Manager of the Northern Addictions Centre, and the Assistant Head Nurse, the successful candidate provides basic and supportive care to clients who access Northern Addictions Centre services. The successful candidate functions primarily in the Detox Unit and assists with Detox client assessment, care planning and care delivery. The successful candidate will also provide 24/7 general support to clients who are attending the Residential Treatment Programs. Other aspects of the position include crisis intervention, housekeeping duties, facility security, and client transportation in the Northern Addictions Centre vehicle. NOTE: Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, RA currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

As a Client Care Assistant, you will work as a team member with all staff assisting in the provision of supportive care to clients with addictions. Your primary duties include providing supportive care to clients, ensuring a safe and secure facility, responding to client requests, communicating effectively with other staff and contributing to a therapeutic environment through interaction with clients. As part of an interprofessional team, you will contribute to the delivery of residential services to persons with an addiction promoting client respect, autonomy, health and improved quality of life. You will support clients to participate in activities of daily living, recreational and social activities, and educational and employment activities. You will also work collaboratively with other health and service providers to maintain a safe and supportive environment.

• Classification: Client Care Assistant
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Detox
• Primary Location: Northern Addictions Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 21-SEP-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 35
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.94
• Maximum Salary: $29.93
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Classification: Client Care Assistant
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Detox
• Primary Location: Northern Addictions Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 21-SEP-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 35
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.94
• Maximum Salary: $29.93
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12.Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Two (2) years Addiction and Mental Health experience. Will consider relevant history and experience. Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license will be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) years related experience. Standard First Aid, AED and Level 'C' BCLS-HCP Certificate. Nursing assistant experience and strong computer skills will be an asset.

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