HOME & COMMUNITYPolicy No.: HR-3-90

SUPPORT SERVICESReviewed: May 2017

--OF GREY-BRUCE--Effective Date: Jan/99

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SECTION: HUMAN RESOURCES

TOPIC: EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

POLICY TITLE: CODE OF CONDUCT – EMPLOYEE

POLICY STATEMENT

Employees of Home & Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce must at all times observe the highest standards of professional ethics.

In representing Home & Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce employees should be aware of the degree to which they have the authority to act on the Agency’s behalf. It is improper conduct for an employee to imply the Agency’s support of actions, products, candidates, etc., when in fact he or she is simply expressing a personal opinion.

Where any possible conflict of interest exists, or may develop, or is in doubt, employees are required to declare to the Agency the full extent of any other employment when appointed to staff. As well, any changes to that outside commitment must be disclosed to the Agency when they occur.

EMPLOYEE’S ROLE

It is imperative that all employees respect the philosophy of Home & Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce; respect its denominational value system; and declare any perceived conflicts of interest to their immediate supervisor. When receiving money in connection with Home & Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce activities, treat those funds as Home & Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce funds. (e.g. honorariums received for speaking engagements or consultative services on behalf of Home & Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce or as a result of the relationship with Home & Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce). Outside consultation or speaking engagements in which staff is not representing the Agency, the staff member is then entitled to any fees offered.

BREACH OF CODE OF CONDUCT

The following are examples of actions which would be viewed as a serious breach of appropriate conduct or ethics:

  • willful neglect, physical and/or verbal abuse of client, volunteer, or staff
  • theft of Home & Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce property, of funds, or a theft involving a client’s possession
  • negligent or willful abuse or destruction of Home & Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce property
  • unauthorized use of Home & Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce equipment, supplies or premises
  • deliberate falsification of agency records
  • unauthorized removal of agency records
  • deliberate falsification or omission of facts of previous employment information
  • abuse of illegal substances or alcohol
  • frequent absenteeism, frequent tardiness
  • abuse of sick leave
  • insubordination
  • language that is deemed offensive
  • dress that is inappropriate for the client group served
  • disregard for and/or willful violation of Home & Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce policies and procedures
  • discourteous dealings with other community agencies or professionals in the course of business
  • misuse of client information
  • violation of Home and Community Support Services of Grey Bruce’s confidentiality policies

If an employee commits a breach of appropriate conduct, the supervisor will initiate appropriate response.

CONTACT

For further information, contact the Executive Director.