Internal/External Client Care Assistant

Client Care Assistant

1 Permanent Part-time (28 hours per week)– Sarnia Site

Existing Vacancy

At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, volunteers, students and clients, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, creed (religion), national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability or any protected ground under the Human Rights Code, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a non-discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion including practice, environment and communication channels.  We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.

Reporting to the Manager of Housing and  Client Care, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

• Assisting clients in developing, and maintaining healthy daily routines, that promote recovery and independence by reinforcing skill development through means of coaching, demonstrating and assisting clients with daily tasks as required.
• Coaching clients with personal hygiene care, and activities of daily living, and assisting as required.

• Teaching meal planning and nutritious meal preparation and assisting clients in the preparation and clean up.
• Coaching clients with routine household tasks, i.e. cleaning, yard maintenance etc. and assisting as required.
• Assisting clients in accessing recreational and community based activities.
• Keep the team abreast of progress and/or setback and will adjust strategies through consultation with the clinical lead.

Qualifications:

• A minimum requirement of a certificate in Personal Support Worker (PSW) college program from a recognized post-secondary institution; a post-secondary diploma in a relevant discipline or a Social Service Worker Diploma would be considered an asset

• Completion of the Food Handlers Course would be an asset.
• Valid Ontario drivers Licence and access to a vehicle.

• Preference will be given to a qualified Bilingual (French and English) candidate. 

Hours of Work:    35 hours/week. Flexible hours are required to meet the position requirements.

Salary: Commensurate with experience within the range: $22.02-$26.79 per hour , inclusive of HOOPP

Applicants should submit a covering letter and resume by Monday, January 26th to:

https://lambtonkent.bamboohr.com/careers

Only applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Canadian Mental Health Association – Lambton Kent is committed to a workplace reflecting the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples and persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required.