Posted 18 days ago
Weekend CCA/Support Worker
@ The Carter House
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
The Carter House is hiring a per diem Weekend CCA/Support Worker for its Family Treatment Center, which supports parents in recovery from substance use while caring for their children. The role provides direct support to parents and children, supervises children in culturally relevant activities, and documents client progress. Shifts are 8 hours, including days, evenings and nights, with 24/7 support required.
Responsibilities:
- Assist parents and children with daily routines and living activities
- Supervise and engage children in culturally relevant learning
- Observe, monitor and document client behaviours and progress
- Assist with medication administration and respond to emergencies
Requirements summary:
- Community Support Worker certificate or equivalent
- Experience in addiction, mental health or family services
- Understanding of Indigenous culture and intergenerational trauma
- Valid CPR/First Aid and Vulnerable Sector clearance
- Valid driver's licence
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | CPR, First Aid, Valid Drivers License |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Community Support Work |
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The Carter House
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Description
Position Summary:
The Continuing Care Aid (CCA) provides direct support to individuals and families residing in The Carter House Family Treatment Center, which supports parents in recovery from substance use while caring for their children. The CCA plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environment that promotes healing, stability, and healthy family functioning through both Western and Indigenous approaches to care.
Key Responsibilities
Client Support & Engagement:
Assist parents/children with daily routines/activities of daily living
Provide emotional support to navigate recovery and parenting responsibilities
Model and reinforce healthy communication, boundaries, and parenting skills
Childcare & Supervision:
Supervise and engage children in culturally relevant learning activities
Support parents in caregiving, using Indigenous ways of knowing
Monitor child safety and development
Program & Environment Support:
Support daily routines, cleanliness, and structured activities
Communication & Documentation:
Observe, monitor and document client behaviors, interactions, and progress
Health & Safety:
Assist with medication administration
Respond to emergencies
Follow health, safety, and infection control procedures
Qualifications:
Understanding of Indigenous culture and intergenerational trauma
Community Support Worker program certificate or equivalent qualification
Experience working in addiction, mental health, or family services settings
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and child development
Valid CPR/First Aid
Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector clearance
Valid Drivers License
Working Conditions:
Provides 24/7 support, 8 hr shifts days, evenings, nights
Involves standing, lifting, and responding to emotionally charged situations
Participation in safety interventions and de-escalation
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