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About the Role

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. This role provides essential support in emergency or crisis situations, personal care, and maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for participants.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the event of an emergency or crisis during the night as required.
• Provide for personal care in accordance with established policy and the plan of care including washroom use, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Maintain accurate and completed records of personal care delivered.
• Demonstrate a professional working knowledge of all equipment used in the delivery of personal care; use proper lifting and transfer techniques including use of mechanical lifts.
• Answer call signals from participants.
• Make beds and maintain participant rooms.
• Serve meals, feed, or assist with feeding of participants.
• Administer, in emergency situations, first aid to injured or ill individuals within the scope of competencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Communicate participant needs, incidents, and concerns promptly to team members, Program Supervisor and/or on-call designate, and care partners.
• Complete and submit incident reports as required.
• Support program evaluation and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Report any property damage, equipment malfunctions, or repairs needed to the Supervisor.
• Ongoing monitoring of environment for risk and safety issues and report concerns to the Program Supervisor or designate.
• Maintain hygiene, sanitation, and infection control/prevention standards.
• Perform other position related duties as required.

Requirements

• Personal Support Worker Certificate is required.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior work experience in a social service setting is required.
• Current Safe Food Handling Certification.
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach training or willingness to obtain.
• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to lift 20lbs.
• Attention to details.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Skills

• Use a client-centered approach by consistently demonstrating compassion, respect, and empathy in all interactions.
• High standards of integrity, judgment, and confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills as well as strong writing and oral skills in English.
• Represent the organization in a professional and engaging manner and assist personnel whom the position supports in developing those skills as required.
• Knowledge of current quality improvement and risk management concepts and approaches with special emphasis on the prevention of falls.

Location

• 1340 Dundas Street, London ON N5W 3B6

Work Type

• Permanent part-time
• Overnights
• Weekends

Experience Level

• Minimum of one (1) year of prior work experience in a social service setting

Education Level

• Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Current First Aid/CPR certification
• Current Safe Food Handling Certification

Salary/Compensations

• $17.60 to $21.84 with a maximum of $26.20

Benefits

• Health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation
• Sick time
• RRSP's

About the Company

• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.