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Program Assistant (Casual)

The Salvation Armyabout 12 hours ago
Stoney Creek, ON
Mid Level

Top Benefits

Paid 30-minute lunch

About the role

The Salvation Army in Canadaabout 8 hours ago

Stoney Creek, Ontario

Mid Level

Part-Time

###Top Benefits

Paid 30-minute lunch

###About the role

Who We AreFor 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 StatementThe 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 DescriptionClient 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 10–19 kg and perform physical tasks including bending, twisting, and reaching. Travel between program locations (<10%) may be required.

CompensationPlacement 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 emailRecruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.caif you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

###About****The Salvation Army in Canada

Non-profit Organizations

5001-10,000

The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.

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About The Salvation Army

Non-profit Organizations
10,000+

The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.

Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.

By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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