Social Worker- Full-time Southwood lakes

Job Description

Social Worker
Mission:
The Social Worker maximizes the client/familys functioning within the context of
rehabilitation maintenance or palliation. The Social Worker enhances the problem solving
and coping capacity of individuals and families/caregivers utilizing a variety of interventions
Key Responsibilities:
To receive and respond appropriately to inquiries pertaining to Extendicare Inc. which
relate to placement lifestyle policies and procedures.
To conduct tours of the home with applicants prospective applicants and/or their
advocates.
Responsible for carrying out appropriate pre-admission procedures including:
Screening of applications
Correspondence with applicants to acknowledge receipt of application and to provide
information.
Pre-admission visits and assessments
Communication with placement agencies
To coordinate new admissions and to accompany new Residents and their
families/advocates through the admission process.
To promote and facilitate a Resident-oriented environment acting as a Resident/family
advocate where indicated.
To plan organize and carry out social work programs/services to meet the ongoing
psychological needs of the Residents and their families/advocates.
To function as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in planning overall Resident care
and participate in planning and development of programs/services in response to
Resident needs.
To facilitate the development and/or functioning of positive Resident groups acting as an
advisor where indicated.
To organize and participate in Resident Care Conferences and family conferences as
needed.
Responsible for organizing regular Family Orientation programs for families/advocates of
new and prospective Residents.
Responsible for providing educational and consultative services on social work related
issues/topics through participation in staff orientation programs staff development
programs and educational seminars for staff Residents and families/advocates as
required.
Responsible for documentation and completion of statistical reports related to quality
management for use in evaluating departmental performance identifying current trendsin Resident social and institutional needs and as a basis for setting policy and planning
future programs.
To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
To uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to
ethics morality and integrity as set out in Extendicares Code of Conduct.
To complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Must be registered as a Social Worker under the Health Professions Act 2000.
Graduate of a recognized school of social work with a Bachelor of Social Work degree.
Experience in working with Geriatrics.
Familiarity with the multi-disciplinary team concept skill in teamwork and ability to work
effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting.
Ability to initiate and direct own departmental activity.
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including
a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to
reach our potential. We value each employee encourage equal opportunity for growth and
recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team you can expect:
Continuous mentorship support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the
lives of others through your work.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada operating
under the Extendicare ParaMed Extendicare Assist and SGP Purchasing Network brands.
We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors
population inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need wherever
they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under
management contracts) deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services
annually and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately
150000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30000 qualified highly
trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care
and services to help people live better.

Time Type:

Full time

At Extendicarewevespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare you become part of a compassionate mission-driven team committed to creating a safe supportive and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills experience education and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned to support your health financial well-being and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible inclusive and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.

Key Skills
Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1