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Treatment Attendant IIA

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Zone: Western Zone
Location: Health & Community Services Western

Treatment Attendant IIA
Western Zone - Humberwood
Temp Call-In
Hours
(12 hours, 8 hours; Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On-Call)

0800-2000, 1400-2200, 1600-2400 and 2000-0800 hours

Salary CGCU29 (CAD27.07 - CAD30.07 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0001478
Posted Date 2024-10-08
Closing Date 2024-10-15
Demands, duties, qualifications

Definition of Work: The Treatment Attendant provides basic rehabilitation services through emotional support, supervision, security and custodial services to clients in an inpatient alcohol-drug/gambling treatment unit. As part of a treatment team, the incumbent acts as companion and confidant to residents, assists in the resolution of client conflicts, delivers educational sessions and coordinates after-hours program activities, and observes clients for signs of drug use and/or withdrawal symptoms.

Qualifications: Knowledge of addictions treatment and the ability to work independently and manage crisis situations are required. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills as well as good organizational abilities and presentation skills are also required. Candidates must possess either an undergraduate degree in one of the social sciences, a college diploma in addictions, or have graduated from a practical nursing program. Work experience in a field related to the care and guidance of individuals experiencing problems with alcohol/drug abuse and/or gambling addiction is required.

Competition Number: 1401963653
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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About NL Health Services

About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

  • We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
  • Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
  • Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
  • Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
  • Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
  • Financial incentives and relocation support.
  • Student placements and clinical residencies.
  • Remote work options available.
  • Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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