Sanctum is a program that provides transition, respite, and palliative care to HIV positive individuals.
The home support worker will provide care and support to residents with HIV, who may also be affected by mental illness, addictions, 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 clients.
This position may require evening, night, weekend and shift work.
Apply Here: https://sanctumcaregroup.com/jobs/
Responsibilities
- Personal care including assisting with grooming, bathing, personal hygiene, toileting, wound care, nutrition and all other activities associated with daily living.
- Assist with and support clients with medication adherence.
- Work with patients on goals and care plans aimed at recovery and management of their illness(s)
- Build rapport with residents and provide therapeutic counselling
- Establish and maintain current, accurate, confidential files for each resident.
- Assist with transition plans into the community set by the client and care team.
- 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
The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge of:
- Harm Reduction & Trauma and Violence Informed Care.
- Mental health & Addictions
- Cultural sensitivity
- Clear communication skills, teamwork, and relationship building.
- Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
- Strong Decision-making in varying situations
- Ability to communicate with and maintain an effective working relationship with clients from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
- 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
Hiring for:
Saturday/Sunday Day Shift - 7:30-16:00
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $18.00-$23.00 per hour
Experience:
- Patient care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- CPR Certification (preferred)
- Food Safety Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-09-01