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.

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. Under the direction of the Activity & Volunteer Manager plans and implements recreation programs to meet the needs and interests of the Residents. Under the direction of the Activity & Volunteer Manager plans and implements recreation programs to meet the needs and interests of the Residents.

Assists in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the resident of the facility in collaboration and under the supervision of the Activity & Volunteer Manager. Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff from other departments. Shares responsibility for the care, inventory and organization of the equipment and supplies in the department.

Assists in maintaining a protected environment for the residents and staff by following safety policies and procedures, reporting hazardous situations and equipment in the appropriate manner. Attends education sessions within the home and in the community in order to keep informed on current trends in LTC and programming for seniors. Maintains a good attendance record according to Salvation Army policy.

Participates in team conferences to plan, develop and assess individual resident care plans.



Involves residents as much as possible in programming, encouraging and allowing them to do as much as possible for themselves. Cares for facility pets as assigned.

Assist with feeding on assigned unit. Swipes in and out at the start and end of each shift using the Employee time clock. Flexible shifts, evening and weekend work may be required. Lifting and moving residents, equipment and supplies.

Exposure to resident elements through regular resident contact. Stress resulting from dealing with resident care needs and time pressures. Is aware of employee's responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures.

Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self and all others living or visiting the home. Is alert to and promptly reports all actual or potential hazardous situations to immediate supervisor. Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MDS or facility policy.

Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor or charge nurse and seeks first aid as needed. Participates in fire safety demonstrations and fire drills, and knows the facility fire and disaster plan. Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university, or be enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field. (Experience working with seniors, experience in LTC an asset.

Experience in planning, organizing and implementing meaningful programs. Computer skills. Personal/Special Requirements Ability to develop and maintain rapport with elderly residents. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

An energetic, patient and compassionate person who respects and enjoys working with seniors. 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.

📌 Part-Time Resident Assistant (Ottawa)
🏢 The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
📍 Ottawa