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.

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

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provides personal care in accordance with established policy, procedures, ministry regulations, physician's orders,



the resident plan of care and within the scope of practice of a PSW.
- Contributes to and follows the plan of care to meet residents' assessed need.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of personal care delivered.
- Demonstrates a professional working knowledge of all equipment used in the delivery of nursing care.
- Seeks direction from the RPN and/or RN when resident need exceeds experience or scope of practice
- Observes, reports, documents on POC and follows care plans as directed by the RN and/or RPN.
- Assists in maintaining a safe environment for residents
- PSW assignments will be decided and changed based on the RN/RPN's decision in the home areas

General Strategy

- Provides personal care in accordance with established policy, procedures, ministry regulations, physician's orders, the resident plan of care and within the scope of practice of a PSW.
- Contributes to and follows the plan of care to meet residents' assessed need.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of personal care delivered.
- Demonstrates a professional working knowledge of all equipment used in the delivery of nursing care.
- Seeks direction from the RPN and/or RN when resident need exceeds experience or scope of practice
- Observes, reports, documents on POC and follows care plans as directed by the RN and/or RPN.




- Assists in maintaining a safe environment for residents
- PSW assignments will be decided and changed based on the RN/RPN's decision in the home areas

Essential Duties

- Bathing/Showering
- assists or shaves resident
- provides mouth care
- assists with dressing or undressing
- provides hair and nail care,
- provides a safe and comfortable environment and ensures privacy
- Follows established procedures and routines for bathing/showering
- Toileting
- responds promptly to requests for toileting or change of incontinence products to prevent skin breakdown
- provides thorough peri care following elimination of urine or feces
- follows toileting schedule as per care plan
- Nutrition
- records intake of each meal
- feeds as necessary considering resident's preferences and diet restrictions
- provides a safe and pleasant dining experience
- Follows proper diet protocols as per resident's care plan.
- Transfers
- Transfers safely according to care plan, flow sheet and bedside logo instructions
- Ensures the use of secure techniques when using all lifts as per care plan.
- maintains proper body alignment of resident while in bed or chair.
- Positions residents according to procedure and care plan

Leadership

- Promotes positive work environment and teamwork by following the Meighen Health Centre's policies and procedures
- Puts residents' needs first

Financial Accountability

- Ensures appropriate utilization of all supplies and equipment.
- Utilizes assigned equipment and supplies appropriately as per policies and procedures.

Human Resources

- Participates in an effective orientation,

📌 Personal Support Worker (Toronto)
🏢 The Salvation Army in Canada
📍 Toronto