Program Assistant (Casual)
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Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 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:
Client services
- Provide personal care in accordance with established care plans and policies within the scope of a PSW or SSW.
- Support client activities social engagement and therapeutic goals through recreation and structured programs.
- Maintain accurate documentation of care and client observations.
- Respond to client needs promptly and with compassion.
- Promote client-centered care and communicate changes in client status to appropriate staff.
Personal care & support
- Support toileting hygiene and skin care based on individual needs.
- Ensure timely documentation of personal care provided.
- Follow assigned toileting schedules to promote dignity and prevent skin breakdown.
- Assist during meals (e.g. cutting food opening packaging feeding when necessary) while respecting dietary restrictions.
Nutrition support
- Record and report meal intake and related concerns.
- Maintain safe respectful mealtime environments.
- Assist with meal orders in line with clients dietary needs and preferences.
- performs various tasks to support kitchen and dining room operations for meal service
Program delivery
- Facilitate or assist with planned group and individual activities.
- Prepare and tidy program environments supporting accessibility and engagement.
- Support online and virtual program delivery as needed.
- May be assigned administrative or coordination tasks such as intake incident reporting documentation and transportation scheduling.
Medication and safety
- May be designated to administer medications with appropriate documentation and training.
- Participate in maintaining a safe clean and supportive environment.
- Complete incident and health & safety reports as required.
Leadership responsibilities
- Actively promote teamwork and a positive workplace culture.
- Support orientation and mentoring of new staff students and volunteers.
- Maintain professional communication and respectful collaboration with all team members.
Financial & materials accountability
- Ensure responsible use of supplies and program resources.
- Receive and document payments or donations following salvation army protocols.
Human resources & training
- Participate in performance reviews professional development and ongoing training.
- Adhere to the employment standards act and human rights code as applicable.
- Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures.
Working conditions
- Casual work schedule based on program need.
- Paid 30-minute lunch (based on hours working)
- Will be required to work at both program locations.
- Requires ability to lift/move 1019 kg and perform physical tasks including bending twisting and reaching.
- Travel between program locations (<10%) may be required.
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 if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.
