Temporary Social Worker

DEVONSHIRE SENIORS COMMUNITY Closing Date : Until Position is Filled POSITION AVAILABLE – Social Worker EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY –  Temporary Part time 0.40 FTE WAGE RATE - Dependant on Qualified Experience START DATE – March 1 st , 2026 – October 1 st , 2026 JOB SUMMARY : The Social Worker holds a leadership position in the Park Place Home and takes a lead with the interdisciplinary team through all Resident Move-In processes while also providing guidance and comfort to new Residents and their families.

Provides Residents and their families with professional Social Work  services by developing, implementing, and monitoring programs which meet the social, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of the Residents.

Is the lead for the ethics program, and annual surveys (family, Resident, and employees).

Ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per the Strategic Directions of Park Place Seniors Living.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Duties and Responsibilities may include all or some of the following responsibilities depending on the size of the home and may be combined with another Job Title if applicable   In collaboration with the clinical leadership, coordinates Move-In / Move-Out of Residents, through evaluation and assessment of each individual with respect to appropriateness of placement, ability of the Park Place Home to meet his / her identified needs, and the needs of the community.

In collaboration with the clinical leadership, responsible for Pathways System and / or communication with health services’ Transition Services.

Provides transitional support to family and Residents upon Move-In, documenting as per Park Place policies.

Participates in Move-Out planning, and provides follow-up after moving out, as necessary.

Promotes Resident autonomy in decision-making for health care, personal, and financial matters.

In collaboration with the Site Leader, assists Resident and family members to source resources in the areas of substitute decision-making, guardianship, trusteeship, Personal Directives and / or Enduring Power of Attorney.

In collaboration with the Site Leader, assists Residents and families in utilizing financial, legal, mental health and other community resources to enhance the quality of Resident life.

Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Resident care plan as an interdisciplinary team member.

Advocates on behalf of the Resident and / or family as appropriate.

Participates in care conferences.

Assists in resolving family issues and complaints if appropriate.

Completes required documentation (i.e.

social history, assessment, progress notes) in a timely manner.

Attends and participates in appropriate committees and meetings (e.g.

Leadership Team, End of Life Committee).

Attends applicable in-services and participates in orientation, in-service training and counseling of employees on a request basis.

Takes the lead in the Park Place Home’s quality improvement / performance measurement initiatives and processes including follow-up with summary and action plan implementation.

In collaboration with Recreation Department plans and conducts Memorial Services Performs other duties as required.

Coordinates and participates in MDS data entry by communicating and observing the Resident, communicating with direct care staff, interdisciplinary health professionals, and family.

The Social Worker is responsible for both the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and the Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPs) as it pertains to Move-Ins, Move-Outs, transfers, and Social Work scope of practice HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES : Responsible to read, understand and comply with Park Place and provincially mandated Occupational Health and Safety policies and safe work practices.

Involved in all aspects of the Health and Safety Program including : Uses safe work procedures Promotes health and safety policy and awareness Makes Safety suggestions Reads OH&S minutes posted Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, self, other employees, and the public.

Reports any near miss, injury, accident or equipment damage to supervisor immediately and completes required reports.

Corrects and / or reports unsafe conditions.

Sets a good example.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION : Baccalaureate Degree in Social Work or its equivalent from an accredited School of Social Work preferred.

Recent related social work experience or experience working with the elderly is preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with a strong ability to communicate with and understand the changing needs of Residents’ living in long term care.

Must be organized, dependable and flexible.

Must possess the ability to make decisions and be accountable for those decisions.

Strong communicator with Residents, families, employees, volunteers, and visitors.

Should be able to operate the Home’s Handi-bus, if applicable.

Proven ability to prioritize and organize workload.

Team building skills.

Ability to facilitate resolution of problems / conflicts EQUIPMENT USED : Computer, facsimile, and photocopier PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Job requires a significant amount of walking, standing, bending, crouching and sitting.

In a typical day, the Social Worker spends an average of 3 to 5 hours of standing and walking.

Will involve 1 to 2 hours of sitting at one time.

May involve some pushing and pulling and lifting above shoulder height.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS – ENVIRONMENT Physical :                      Slips / Trips / Falls, strain on shoulder, neck and back, cuts / scrapes, eye strain Environmental :        Draught, dust exposure, working alone situation.

Chemical :                    Equipment cleaners Biological :                    Exposure to communicable diseases i.e., colds, influenza, GI, Covid-19 Radiation :                   None known High Risk Element :   Psychological, falling objects, ergonomics and inhalation related to use of equipment APPLY TO Devonshire Seniors Community 1808 Rabbit Hill Rd.

Edmonton, AB T6R 3H2 (780) 665 – 8050 devonshire.admin@ppsl.com A CURRENT AND CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES   Powered by JazzHR