Residential Care Worker - Fixed Term at The Salvation Army in Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

16.25

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Monitoring, Client Support, Record Keeping, Liaising, Client Care, Security Checks, Client Orientation, Policy Enforcement, Financial Handling, Meal Preparation, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Job Description: Job description Fixed-Term Day position as a Residential Care Worker (RCW) Location: 180 Henry Ave - Front Desk (in person) Status: Fixed Term Hours per week: (32 hours per week) Work Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday Shift: Day Shift Time: 7:30am to 3:30pm ($16.25) per hour per shift Position is Unionized after 6 months of employment Start Date: asap Please post internal and external for 5 days. License/Certification: • Current Police Record Check with vulnerable persons check • Adult Abuse Registry Check • Child Abuse Registry Check License/Certification: Current Police Record Check with vulnerable persons check Adult Abuse Registry Check Child Abuse Registry Check JOB PURPOSE: The Residential Care Worker provides a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors Characteristic Job Duties: The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristics: · Monitors the activities of the clients/residents and maintains availability for personal, practical and morale support; may include safe storage and recording of prescribed medications · Accurately records day-to-day happenings using appropriate methods; maintains logbooks and completes occurrence reports · Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed (IE: Welfare, police, urgent situations) · Coordinates client care relating to security issues; may be directly involved in taking random urinalysis, as well as breathalyzer tests with clients, doing bed checks, ensures adherence to check in times and curfews · May carry out inspection/security checks of property and grounds in accordance with policies and procedures · Handles the admission, orientation and evaluation of clients’ understanding of rules, ensures ongoing enforcement of policies, which may include client discipline · May handle finances relating to room rentals and meal tickets, receipting of same · May serve as reception for shelter · May prepare or provide simple meals for clients/residents · Performs other duties as assigned Note: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct. MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED: The successful job applicant will have completed high school, plus specialized courses of up to six months (Addictions facilities.) Note: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable SPECIAL LICENSES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS: The successful applicant will hold/have: Addiction Facility – Addictions counselling Courses See Precautionary Measures MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE: The incumbent must have the following experience before hire: More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience, including experience with frontline work in a social services setting PHYSICAL EFFORT REQUIRED: The performance of the job requires moderate amounts of keyboarding, and performing walk abouts CONCENTRATION REQUIRED: The performance of the job requires continuously monitoring the environment, monitoring security cameras and attentiveness when interacting with clients and recording information RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES: The incumbent is involved in minor financial matters regularly or on a relief basis or has responsibility for the wise us of his/her own resources. He/She may be authorized to spend, disburse, or collect small amounts of cash. The incumbent has very little input into the annual budget. HUMAN RESOURCES: The incumbent is responsible for his/her own time and effort only. He/She may demonstrate work methods to new employees, volunteers and or students WORK ENVIRONMENT The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions: · Dealing with angry people · Abusive People · Verbal abuse · Isolation · Work schedule affecting lifestyle · The incumbent may have little to no travel required · The incumbent carries a pager/walkie talkie and will work shifts Exposures to Hazards: The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to: · Physical attacks by others · Exposure to infectious diseases · Exposure to bodily fluids · Sharp objects · Other dangerous situations Added by Winnipeg Centre of Hope Potential of physical, verbal and mental abuse within workplace (by participants) Potential of exposure to infectious diseases Potential of exposure to toxic chemicals Potential of exposure to bodily fluids (human waste) Potential of sharp and moving objects Potential of pressures of timelines Potential of objects falling off high shelving Potential of slippery or wet surfaces Potential of exposure to odors · Potential of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome Precautionary measures: The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules): · Universal precautions · Immunization for Hepatitis B · Vaccination against Tuberculosis · Current Certification in First Aid/CPR · Criminal Police Record Check Vulnerable persons check · Non-violent crisis intervention training Added by Winnipeg Centre of Hope WHMIS Training Adult Abuse Registry Check Child Abuse Registry Check Overtime pay Flexible language requirement: French not required Schedule: 8 hour shift Experience: Supportive care: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person Compensation: Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you. Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth. If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.

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Responsibilities

The Residential Care Worker provides a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors. Responsibilities include monitoring client activities, maintaining records, and coordinating care related to security issues.