Career Opportunities: Addiction Care Worker PT - Detox TEMP (104955)

Requisition ID104955-Posted10/22/2026-Support to Patient Care

Position Number: 50075376

Hours of Work: Temporary Part-Time Position (Approximately 6 months)

Rotating Shifts: 0700-1900, 1900-0700, 0700-1500, 1500-2300, 2300-0700, 1900-0100

Pay Band: Band-L $31.14-$34.51 hourly

In accordance with Article 9.05, where the previous incumbent returns to this position within the thirty (30) day trial period this position shall be deemed not vacant and the posting will be cancelled. Should the vacancy be cancelled, applicants to this posting shall be notified.

Please note, this posting identifies the current shifts that apply to the position control number. However, this does not guarantee the permanence of the shift time or work assignment for the position. The Hospital reserves its Management Rights under the CUPE Collective Agreement to make changes to shift time and work assignment as it deems necessary.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Addiction Support Worker provides services in a manner consistent with Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s (HDH Mission, Vision and Values) and that reflects the core values of Patient and Family Centred Care (dignity, respect, information sharing, participation, and collaboration); works as a member of the Addiction Support team; collaborates and communicates effectively in a courteous and professional manner with clients,



families and all members of the health care team of multidisciplinary professionals and support personnel; participates in departmental and hospital wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centred workplace and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives; provides short-term, non-medical withdrawal management services to clients who want to detoxify from alcohol and/or other drugs, who are waiting for intake into a treatment program, or are in danger of relapse.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Ensure admission and discharge procedures, including search of clothing/belongings, are carried out according to established procedures and policies.
- Be alert to serious physical or mental health problems and, where appropriate, refer resident to the Urgent Care Clinic of Hotel Dieu Hospital or Kingston General Hospital Emergency Department. Staff may accompany a resident to the hospital only if there are two (2) other Addiction Support Workers, or one Addiction Support Worker and the Supervisor or a security officer, remaining in the Centre.
- Interview all residents, to provide supportive counselling, to motivate residents to accepting referrals to ongoing community supports and to make appropriate referrals.
- Control and monitor entry of residents and visitors to the Centre.
- Conduct house checks every hour during the day, and conduct bed checks every thirty (30) minutes in order to detect seizures, hallucinations, etc. and to monitor the quality of sleep (from 0000-0630).
- Report resident disciplinary problems to the Supervisor.




- Ensure all documentation is complete.
- Ensure all data entry is complete.
- Document resident’s progress in the resident file at least once each shift in order to maintain continuity and consistency of care between shifts.
- Keep all documentation, including client flow sheets and resident cards, up to date throughout shift.
- Ensure that meals are prepared according to pre-planned menus.
- Ensure that housekeeping activities are carried out and to check that these have been properly completed when done by residents.
- Report to Supervisor any problems with unit appliances.
- Identify problems in occupational, health or fire safety and report these to the Supervisor.
- Have a good working knowledge of all Detox policies and procedures
- Participate in any staff training recommended by the Supervisor.
- Help develop a spirit of cooperation conducive to effective team work.
- Perform such other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor or Program Manager.

Each employee is accountable for:

- Following safe working conditions and practices in respective areas of responsibility.
- Carrying out duties in a way that embodies the mission and values of the Hospital.
- Working cooperatively with fellow employees, supervisors, and departments toward the achievement of the Hospital’s overall goals and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- 2-year diploma/certificate in the social services field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- BCLS Certificate at the Health Care Provider Level to be obtained within 3 months of employment.
- Successful completion of rec

📌 Addiction Care Worker PT (Kingston)
🏢 Kingston General Hospital
📍 Kingston