Social work Jobs in Caledon, ON

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $40-$45 / hr

Social Worker / Social Service Worker

Position Summary :

As a Social Worker / Social Services Worker, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, reporting to the Executive Director / Administrator in the Home. As the Social Worker, you will support / assist residents with managing their overall well-being. You will advocate for the resident as requested, respecting their rights under the Resident Bill of Rights. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, you will support the residents and family members in understanding their plan of care. You will assist to achieve and maintain occupancy targets.

Key Responsibilities :

• Facilitate the admission process in the home and completes all occupancy tracking.
• Facilitate internal room transfers.
• Facilitate discharges from the home.
• Lead the rate reduction application process for residents annually.
• Coordinate family education sessions (virtually and in-person) as requested.
• Act in an advocacy role as appropriate to support residents.
• Provide counselling support to residents and family members.
• Conduct tours of the home to potential resident and family members.
• Coordinate and maintain a good relationship with outside agencies and stakeholders.
• Organize and attend interdisciplinary care conferences including special care conferences.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives in the home.
• Complete program evaluations and assigned audits.
• Chair of the Ethics Committee in the home, if assigned.
• Participate on the Palliative Care Team / Committee as assigned.
• Prepare all admission packages for the home.
• Act as a resource to the internal Behavioural Supports Ontario team.
• Comply with Plan As guiding principles, all regulatory requirements, and respect the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Meet with Resident Council and Family Council monthly, as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

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