In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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: Fort McMurray Recovery Centre
- Primary Location: Fort McMurray Recovery Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 29-JUN-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 09-JUL-2026
- Temporary End Date: 19-JUN-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 60
- Shift Pattern: Evenings, 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:
Recent 1-year experience working with individuals with substance use concerns or mental health concerns.
Preferred Qualifications:
Registration or eligible for registration with College of Alberta LPNs and HCAs preferred. Prior recent experience in working in bed-based addiction services or detox facilities.
