Home Support Worker: HIV Care & Harm Reduction

Autism Services; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctum provides transition, respite, and palliative care to HIV-positive individuals in Saskatoon. The Home Support Worker delivers patient-centered care to residents who may have mental illness, addictions, poverty, or other challenges, embracing harm-reduction principles.

This role covers all shifts—days, evenings, and nights—and includes duties from personal care and medication support to meal planning and household tasks, with a focus on safety and dignity.

Qualifications

• Harm Reduction & Trauma Informed Care experience is required.
• Mental health and addictions understanding is essential.
• Cultural sensitivity and respectful client interactions are necessary.
• Clear communication, teamwork, and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong decision-making across varied situations.
• Degree/diploma or certificate in social work, care aid, addictions, or related field.
• Active CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Food Safety, WHMIS, and TLR certifications required.
• Naloxone training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene support to residents.
• Assist with medication adherence and documentation.
• Maintain confidential resident files accurately.
• Follow medical instructions carefully and consistently.
• Aid in meal preparation and planning.
• Perform household duties such as cleaning and maintenance.
• Manage unanticipated events or unstable situations.

Skills

Harm Reduction

Trauma-Informed Care

Mental health awareness

Addictions awareness

Cultural sensitivity

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

Degree/diploma or certificate in social work, care aid, addictions, or related field

Tools

CPR and First Aid certification

Food Safety Certificate

WHMIS Certificate

TLR Certificate

Naloxone Training (asset)

Job description

Sanctum provides transition, respite, and palliative care to HIV-positive individuals in Saskatoon. The Home Support Worker delivers patient-centered care to residents who may have mental illness, addictions, poverty, or other challenges, embracing harm-reduction principles.

This role covers all shifts—days, evenings, and nights—and includes duties from personal care and medication support to meal planning and household tasks, with a focus on safety and dignity.