Residential Care Worker

## Residential Care Worker Apply:
Onsite:
WINNIPEG, MB:
Part time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
End Date:
September 24, 2026 (3 days left to apply):
JR114217
** 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.
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* Job Description:

** POSITION PURPOSE

SUMMARY:

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

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

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily performed indoors within a ministry unit or facility.  
• The role requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting of items up to 40 lbs.  
• The incumbent may interact with individuals displaying challenging behaviours.  
• This role may require shift work, work over weekends, statutory holidays and extended hours.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Qualifications and

Certifications:

The successful job applicant will have completed high school, plus specialized courses of up to six months (Addictions facilities.)  Experience and Knowledge Requirements:  More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience, including experience with frontline work in a social services setting  
• Knowledge, experience understanding and compassion for working with people experiencing homelessness, addictions, mental health and trauma.  
• At least basic computer skills with willingness to learn.  
• An alternative level or combination of education and experience may be acceptable.  Skills and Capabilities:  
• The performance of the job requires continuously monitoring the environment, monitoring security cameras and attentiveness when interacting with clients…