Social Worker

Position:

Casual Social Worker

• Shift: Days varies, 20-30 hours per week
• Salary: $43.19 per hour

Are you a dedicated Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a real impact? Join Pro Vita Care Management and become part of a supportive team committed to providing high-quality care.

Social Worker Must Haves:

• Graduation from a Bachelors of Social Work Program
• Holds an active registration with the BC Association of Social Workers
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbal and written.

Social Worker Nice to Haves:

• 2 years experience in a social worker capacity.
• Gerontological/ Senior's care environment experience.
• Maintains First Aide and CPR "A" certification.
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Proven experience working unsupervised and providing direct supervision.

Social Worker Responsibilities:

• Interviews prospective residents and their families to determine care needs and provide appropriate counselling to ensure a smooth transition.
• Liaises with outside agencies and health authority to facilitate the planning and scheduling of resident admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Plans, schedules and facilitates resident admissions, transfers and discharges to maximize occupancy and resident/family satisfaction.
• Provides counselling and support to residents and families experiencing transitional distress.
• Plans, develops, organizes, and facilitates resident/family supports, through contact with community health agencies, support organizations and establishment of Resident/Family Council.
• Participates in care conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, statistics and resident health documentation.
• In collaboration with the care manager, provides guidance to staff by promoting new social work initiatives; developing, interpreting and implementing related policies & procedures, and providing in-service education.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates social work service programs, policies & procedures and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• As a member of the site leadership team, participates in discussions and decision-making related to health & safety, resident care, financial and human resource management and general operations.