Res Care Worker

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Winnipeg; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Winnipeg is looking for a Residential Care Worker to provide a safe and secure environment for residents. This full-time role includes monitoring clients and facilitating support while working night shifts. The ideal candidate should have high school education and experience in social services. Compensation starts at $17.77 per hour, with additional premiums for shifts.

Benefits

Unionized position

Shift premiums for evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in supportive care is preferred.
• Experience in a frontline social services setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and morale support to residents.
• Monitor activities of clients/residents.
• Coordinate client care related to security.

Skills

Moderate keyboard use

Continuous monitoring

Conflict resolution

Client support

Education

High school completion plus specialized courses

Addiction facility and counseling courses

Job description

Who We Are

The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda for over 130 years. We help more than 2 million people each year with necessities such as food and clothing, and we support those experiencing unemployment, addiction, and family challenges. We work 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 details

Position: Residential Care Worker (RCW)

Location: 180 Henry Ave - Front Desk (in person)

Status: Permanent Position

Hours per week: 40 hours per week

Work Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Shift: Night Shift

Time: 11:30 pm to 7:30 am

Pay: 17.77 per hour per shift

Position is Unionized

Shift Premiums: Evening $1.00/hr; Weekend $1.35/hr; Night $1.75/hr (to a max of 8 hours per shift).

Licenses / Certifications

• Current Police Record Check with vulnerable persons check
• Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Child Abuse Registry Check

Job Purpose

Purpose: The Residential Care Worker provides a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities of clients/residents and provide personal, practical, and morale support; may include safe storage and recording of prescribed medications.
• Accurately record day-to-day happenings; maintain logbooks and occurrence reports.
• Liaise with referral sources and external agencies as needed (e.g., welfare, police, urgent situations).
• Coordinate client care related to security; may perform random urinalysis and breathalyzer tests; conduct bed checks; ensure adherence to check-in times and curfews.
• Conduct inspections/security checks of property and grounds per policies.
• Handle admissions, orientation, and evaluation of clients; enforce policies; may involve client discipline.
• Manage finances relating to room rentals and meal tickets (receipting).
• May serve as reception for shelter and may prepare or provide simple meals for clients/residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Note

Not all incumbents perform all duties described but perform a similar range of duties. All responsibilities are performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision, and Values in a professional manner and in alignment with our code of conduct.

Education & Experience

• Minimum education: High school completion plus specialized courses up to six months (Addictions facilities). An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.
• Special licenses / certifications / requirements: Addiction facility and addictions counseling courses. Precautionary measures as noted.
• Minimum prior related experience: More than three months but less than one year in a frontline social services setting.

Physical & Work Environment

• Physical effort: Moderate keyboard use and walking.
• Concentration: Continuous monitoring of environment, security cameras, and interactions with clients and recording information.
• Financial resources: Minor financial matters; may spend or collect small amounts of cash; limited budget input.
• Work environment: Dealing with angry or abusive people, verbal abuse, isolation, and shift-work affecting lifestyle. Travel may be minimal. Pager/walkie-talkie required.
• Exposures to hazards: Risk of minor to moderate injury or illness; physical attacks, infectious diseases, bodily fluids, sharp objects, and other dangerous situations.

Precautions

• Universal precautions
• Hepatitis B immunization
• TB vaccination
• Current First Aid / CPR, Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Persons Check
• Non-violent crisis intervention training
• WHMIS training, Adult & Child Abuse Registry Checks, Driver's Abstract
• Use of protective gloves; masks as needed

Additional

• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: 17.77 per hour; annualized expectations may vary by market conditions.
• Flexible language: French not required
• Schedule: 8-hour shifts
• Experience: Supportive care: 1 year (preferred)
• Work Location: In person
• Compensation: Hiring range: 17.77 per hour; final placement based on experience and qualifications.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email us if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.