Careers With Pacifica

Nature and Scope of Work:

The Client Care Worker reports directly to the Operations Manager or designate. This is evening/night and weekend custodial work to ensure the safety and security of residents and the facility. Knowledge of fire and security procedures is essential to the performance of this work. The CCW will have access to a designated supervisor in case of emergency but he/she must have the physical and cognitive ability to act calmly and thoughtfully in emergency situations where Client Care Workers may be the only staff member on site.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Admission and orientation of new clients
• Distributes pre-packaged &/or filled prescriptions for client self-administration.
• Completes Medical Administration Record (MAR sheets)
• Monitors & records PRN medications for client self-administration.
• Monitors clients’ wellbeing and activities in the residence and keeps an electronic log of shift incidences including observations of client behaviour/problems.
• Checks security of building on a regular basis, checks exits and lights, secures doors & windows.
• Completes physical rounds of building including climbing stairs on all three floors.
• Checks hazardous areas, such as the kitchen for fire and to ensure appliances are turned off.
• Enforces house regulations including bedtime routine (lights out) and wake-up.
• Answers telephone and records messages.
• Interacts with clients on an informal basis.
• Photocopying and scanning of program materials and other related paperwork as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to deal with others effectively and to communicate both verbally and written.
• Must be proficient with computers.
• Must have the physical abilities to perform the duties of the job (be able to stand/walk for long periods of time).
• Detail oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to recognize gross medical symptoms and respond with appropriate action.

Education, Training & Experience:

• General knowledge of substance abuse and related issues of recovery.
• Addictions worker diploma or related education. Bachelor’s Degree in a counseling or related field a asset
• Two years of experience working in a residential facility
• First Aid Certificate.
• Excellent computer skills

Please email a copy of your resume using the link below. Phone calls not accepted.

Nature and Scope of Work

Responsible to the Chef. Prepares and serves normal and occasionally special diets in a residential setting. Responsible for maintenance of kitchen area, cleanliness, and sanitation as well as strict adherence to safe food preparation standards is required.

Illustrated Examples of Work

• Prepares foodstuffs, cooks and serves appetizing meals to residential facility clients and staff.
• Works from prepared menus.
• Implements practises to minimize wastage as outlined in kitchen protocol.
• Washes, dries and puts away kitchen utensils and dishes.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen appliances, counters and general area.
• Maintains cleanliness in staff lounge removes dishes, replaces supplies.
• Relieves Chef as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical abilities to perform the duties of the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
• Ability to function independently in accordance with written instructions and menus left by the Chef.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, cook and serve nutritional meals.

Education, Training & Experience:

• Combination of two years of training and experience in general cooking.
• Food Safe certificate.

Please email a copy of your resume using the link below. Phone calls not accepted.