The Salvation Army B.C. Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries                                    
                
                

        

    
          
    
        
        
            Published
            
                September 23, 2020            
         
        
        
            Location
            
                                        Vancouver, Canada                                    
            
                
                            
        
                
            Job Type
            
                                    Full-time (Contract)
                            
         
                
                
            Category
            
                                    British Columbia
                            
        
                
                
            Salary
            
                                    $18.75/hr                            
        
                
            Interested applicants must respond in writing to
            
                                    office@boundlessvancouver.ca                            
        
                
            Closing date
            
                                    October 15, 2020                            
        
                
            Street Address
            
                                    3213 Fraser St                            
        
                
            

    

        Description
        
                        HOURS:

Contract: Oct. 26th, 2020 to Dec. 24, 2020, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm



                

        Responsibilities
        
                        Position Purpose Summary:
Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries organizes The Salvation Army Boundless Vancouver Christmas Toy Shop for children and families. The Christmas Volunteer & Donation Coordinator works with our Boundless Vancouver team to organize our volunteers and coordinate donations for The Christmas Toy Shop and the Christmas Luncheon.
BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Volunteer Coordination: 

Works in conjunction with and in support of The Christmas Toy Shop by identifying and promoting volunteer opportunities
Recruit, screen, register & orient appropriate volunteers to fill positions
Process necessary paperwork, including Criminal Record Checks and volunteer agreement packages
Deploy volunteers to positions relevant to their interests and skills
Help orientate and supervise volunteers while they are deployed to their positions
Keep thorough records of volunteer information and hours of service for statistical purposes

Donation Coordination: 

Work in conjunction with and in support of the Christmas campaigns, identifying the financial and in-kind donation needs for Christmas distribution
Solicit financial and in-kind donations and correspond in a timely manner with individuals and corporate donors in the community; organize toy drives with companies and organizations in the community
Coordinate drop-off and pick up schedule with donors and driver(s)
Help coordinate with divisional Public Relations team for the Toy Mountain event
Relay donated items to the appropriate personnel for proper storage and distribution
Keep thorough records of donor information and donated items/amounts & maintain a positive relationship with our donors
Perform other duties as assigned

 
                    
                

        Qualifications
        
                        Education/Certifications:

Post-secondary education and work experience in fund-raising, donor relations, public relations

Experience:

One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience, including experience working in customer service related fields

Required Skills/Knowledge:

Excellent organizational skills
Superior relationship building skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels in a confident, collaborative and professional manner
Proven ability to multitask
Be able to work independently; demonstrated self-starter and team player
Excellent verbal communication skills in person and on the phone
Excellent written communication skills
Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
Ability to learn new software quickly and teach others
Be able to lift up to 30 lbs

 
PREFERRED SKILLS/capabilities: 

Valid BC Driver’s License
Background check consent
A clear vulnerable sector screening
A clean drivers’ abstract
Completion of online Armatus Abuse Prevention Training and required Health and Safety training

Registered Nurse – Casual – Eventide Home


Published
April 19, 2021

Location
Niagara Falls, ON

Job Type
Casual  

Competition #
N/A

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Hon. Ray and Helen Lawson Eventide Home

Salary Range:
$31.89 – $41.87 per hour as per the Collective Agreement

Address:
5050 Jepson Street

Posting Expires:
N/A

Applications Accepted By:
Email: [email protected] Attention: Roxanne Gicante, Senior Employee Relations Advisor Fax: (905) 356-9609 Mailing Address: The Salvation Army Hon. Ray and Helen Lawson Eventide Home 5050 Jepson Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 1K5 Attention: Roxanne Gicante, Senior Employee Relations Advisor Please, no phone calls.

Description

Watch/read inspiring stories from some of those who have been helped through The Salvation Army’s programs:

The Salvation Army Support

Fleeing from Persecution

Open House: Poverty isn’t always easy to see

This is a casual position with no guarantee of hours. Although there are no weekly hours of work guaranteed for this position, there is the potential of working up to 24 hours per week during the current pandemic. Flexibility in scheduling is required.  The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility.  The operational hours of this facility are 24 hours per day.

This is a unionized facility.

Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter and resume.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership:

  • Is responsible to the Director of Care.
  • Adaptable and able to adjust to changing events with minimal supervision; ensures needs of Nursing Department are met.
  • Projects a solid, mature presence, reasonable assertiveness and a good perception while relating to Residents, families, staff and visitors within the Home.
  • Demonstrating creativity to improve and enhance the service delivery; cooperative, open to new directives and approaches
  • Exhibits competency and loyalty to the Nursing profession, the Home’s mission statement, the Resident and is a proactive member of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Responsible for assessing restraints, changes of position of Residents under his/her care and document
  • Receives and processes Physician orders as regulated by the Standards of Nursing practice.
  • Liaises with the Director of Care on a daily basis to review the health status of Residents, the Physician’s visits, Resident/family concerns, and any changes in orders.
  • Participates and/or provides input on necessary committees to achieve quality care for the Residents of the Home, specifically Infection Control, Pharmacy, Advisory Nursing, Joint Health and Safety Committee and any other task forces to implement different programs.
  • Assist in the Performance Evaluation of R.P.N.’s and PSW’s on an annual or as deemed necessary basis.
  • Responsible for replacing, supervising and orientating new personnel and nursing staff when necessary.
  • Provides health teaching for Resident/families
  • Responsible for notifying Care Team if Resident’s condition deteriorates or in case of death

Pharmacy:

  • Provides for administration of medications to assigned residents and documentation as directed and in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Nurses of Ontario and as directed by the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care.
  • Responsible for ordering and signing for medication from Pharmacy as required.

Communication:

  • In a positive and proactive manner with the Resident, staff, visitors and the interdisciplinary team.
  • Confidentiality is imperative on and off duty in matters for Residents, staff and other Home-related business.
  • To other departments concerning Resident changes and/or safety or equipment concerns
  • To the RPN residents’ needs, concerns, changes, etc.

Documentation:

  • Audits all aspects of Nursing care to ensure Quality Care is delivered to each and every Resident by Planning, Initiating, Directing and Evaluating Resident Care.
  • Observes Residents and ensures work assignments are carried out in a safe and dignified manner.
  • Responsible for quarterly summaries and the reviewing of Resident Care Plans
  • Responsible for utilizing the Nursing process in assessing Resident’s needs and developing care plans and to keep care plan updated and current at all times.
  • Assists in evaluating Resident’s needs & development, implement and evaluation the holistic plan
  • Documentation in Resident’s chart/ Progress Notes & keep Resident care plan current and accurate to demonstrate care required as per CNO Standards & Guidelines.

Health & Safety:

  • Is familiar with the Health and Safety policies of the Home
  • Is familiar with Fire policy and procedure manuals and Assumes full responsibility for response to fire and other emergencies.
  • Ensures that incident/accident forms are completed promptly and reported to the Director of Resident Care. Ensures first aid is given when required.
  • Explains and enforces No smoking policies.
  • Practices good body mechanics and adheres to lifting policies and procedures and lifting assessments.
  • Reports unsatisfactory and/or unsafe work performance to the Director of Care
  • Uses proper infection control procedures and Health and Safety practices.
  • Carries out other duties as assigned by the Director of Care.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Maintains current certification in CPR.
  • Three years’ experience in a Long-term Care setting preferred.
  • Demonstrates interest in geriatrics, supervising/implementing nursing care needs of the Resident.
  • Possesses effective decision-making and organizational skills and exhibits strong leadership qualities.
  • Knowledgeable in the current Standards of Practice established by the College of Nurses.
  • Displays good physical and mental health; able to tolerate constant walking and standing; able to lift and turn Residents as required.
  • Continued competence evidenced by personal investment of time, effort to upgrade knowledge and skills
  • Drafted standards of the MOH suggested at least 20 hours of education annually
  • Improves personal knowledge through attendance at in-service education, seminars, remain current in LTC
  • Experience/Working knowledge in word processing; spread sheet use
  • Provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening
  • Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada.

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

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