Residential Care Worker - Relief

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
Residential Care Worker - Relief
Sep 14, 2026

CA $22/hour

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:

Should a current Toronto Harbour light - The Homestead Alice M. Walter House employee that is a member of Union SEIU Local 1 within the first 5 days, their application will be given priority over external applicants.

Accountabilities:

Service Responsibilities

Appropriately model healthy life skills and socialization to clients

Provide support as needed to clients in residence, as well as clients and former clients by telephone

Manage the safety and security of the building after office hours, including alarm system, evacuation, emergency management

Manage interpersonal crisis and conflict situations among clients

Manage behavior modification strategies with clients (positive and negative consequences, warnings and discharges) in consultation with team as required

Train, assign and supervise client chores and work therapy as required

Review and complete all required written communication, including log book, communication book, general log, Initial Inquiry Forms, EMHWARE, email reports as necessary

Maintain professional and appropriate verbal communication with co-workers, on-call counselors, management, clients and members of the public while on duty

Effectively and safely manage distribution of client medications

Admit and orient new clients to the residence

Answer doors, telephones and accept deliveries as necessary

Prepare and serve meals as necessary

Perform housekeeping duties as required

Participate in team interactions and decision making

Process client belongings on discharge

Ensure that clients are following guidelines

Stock housekeeping supplies as necessary

Appropriately manage hazardous items such as cleaning supplies and sharp

Supervise client urine screens, breathalyzers as required

Organizational Responsibilities

Be in agreement with and willing to support our Mission Statement and treatment philosophy

Maintain a drug and alcohol free lifestyle while on Salvation Army property and on duty Model appropriate dress that reflects a professional office environment

Participate in all staff meetings by attendance and participation Participate in regular direct supervision with immediate supervisor and implement improvement in performance as directed

Participate in yearly formal evaluation Represent The Salvation Army Homestead in a professional manner at all times

Be punctual and work all hours scheduled, advising immediate supervisor when this is not possible

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.

Education, Qualifications and

Certifications:

Preferred Degree or diploma in one of the human services professions

CPR+ Standard First Aid

CPI

ASSIST

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

Degree or diploma in one of the human services professions

Education…