shelter support worker

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Red Door Family Shelter

A typical day at this particular job would be checking in with the supervisor on a daily basis.My main duty was to pack food into bags while making sure that the store was kept clean. However, I developed an excellent communication skills by interacting with diverse customer which allowed to accept difference and people's situation in order to better communicate and relate to them. The hardest part of the job was lifting heavy object. sometimes by the end of the day was back and hands would be swollen. However, what I enjoyed about working at this salvation army was seeing a smile on people's faces when they got their merchandise. On Christmas, my co-workers and I would wrap and share gifts (as part of our duty); this made me very happy to see smiles on children faces.

There is no typical day at work because everyday is different. Everyday is an adventure. It just depends on the crisis at hand on that specific day. I've learned a lot about people and their needs, how important social services for our society. We try to make it light-hearted. We all need a great sense of humour to keep people happy and focused as their lives have been through many obstacles. The hardest part of the job is seeing how a person can be worn down by the life experiences, but it is also when they become the most resilient, which is the most enjoyable part of the job.

Very good to work there, able to demonstrate my skills that I developed as a graduate in history.  It was very interesting to research the history of the Red Door and my employer was very helpful, even providing me with help in conducting research and writing out the rough draft as well as providing interview tips.  Overall, I am hoping for the best that my rough draft is completed and translated into an actual book in the future and I am acknowledged.

Ensured clients are properly served .
To work with clients from different ethnic and religious background without bias or discrimination.
The management created a very good working atmosphere
The co-workers were very accommodating and encouraging
The hardest part of the job was doing an intake at the beginning of the placement.
The most enjoyable part of the job was that I was happy serving the  clients in different  area of needs .

At Red Door Shelter I was assisting the head chef with preparing the daily foods for breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner. Preparation includes, washing, cutting, organizing the ingredients and keeping the working station clean and tidy at all times. After preparations, I would service the food to the residences of the shelter.

Red Door Shelter is a wonderful company to work for, and I enjoyed every moment.

The admin/head office is incredibly bleak with an overbearing and micromanaging senior management team.

To sum up my experience, nearly half my co-workers are no longer there since my departure a few months ago. 

If you're in need of a job my advice would be to lay low, track all progress, save all your work, avoid small talk, and do not reveal anything that could be used against you (even from your personal life).

Good Place, Productive and collaborative work environment,

It was a great experience.


good place to work
learned a lot
great management balance of workplace
hardest part of job was few people working there
The executive CEO was the best person along with the HR's and the admin coordinator and operation manager

Red Door is a great agency and does real work to help families affected by violence and economic hardship. Pay could be higher for importance of work but social services in general has this issue. Overall I worked in two positions over the stretch of a few years and enjoyed my time there.

Difficult environment, high expectations, under paid & poor upper management, alarming overturn and burn out.Toxic environment. If you’re looking for support/appreciation this isn’t the workplace

Meeting with Clients upon Admission. Completing admission intakes and seeing clients to their designated rooms/beds.
Meeting with Clients for Case Management and Supportive Counseling.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Shelter support worker 5 salaries reported	$23.47 per hour
Assistant cook 2 salaries reported	$20.14 per hour
Cook 6 salaries reported	$19.61 per hour
Childcare provider 2 salaries reported	$24.19 per hour
Receptionist 1 salary reported	$26.81 per hour

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