Social Worker

8 months ago


St Catharines, Canada Extendicare Full time

**Job Description**:

- Participates in resident admission process including tours, admission, transfers, discharge, and occupancy tracking.
- Acts as liaison with families and advocate for residents to ensure they are allowed and encouraged to exercise their rights
- Participates in the interdisciplinary team process of resident assessment, care planning and evaluation to ensure services are planned according to individual resident and family needs.
- Provides therapeutic services through individual and group counseling for residents and families, documents on resident’s record and evaluates effectiveness of these programs.
- Coordinates services of Psychogeriatric Consultant in support of staff caring for residents.
- Adheres to established department plans, policies, procedures and quality assurance program to meet all regulatory and Extendicare standards.
- Provides in-service programs for home staff, residents, and families. Encourages and supports professional growth and development of staff.
- Liaises with educational institutions and provides supervision to social service work students during field practicum. Promotes other quality initiatives and programs designed to enhance resident care.
- Maintains all required records, reports, statistics and documentation for both residents and department in accordance with policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
- Participates on committees related to resident care and operation of the home as required.
- Liaises and consults with community partners, company resources and professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities.
- Acknowledges and requests referral to a Social Worker for areas beyond scope of practice
- Acts as Resident Council Assistant.
- Assists with recruitment, screening, orienting, and recognizing volunteers
- Other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Time Type:
Full time
- When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
- If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.


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