Social Worker/social Services Worker

4 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Extendicare Canada Full time

**Social Worker/Social Services Worker - Extendicare Laurier Manor**

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Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Participates in resident admission process including tours, admissions, transfers, discharges and occupancy tracking. Works closely with the LHIN on a daily basis
- Acts as liaison with families and advocates for residents, encouraging them 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 needs
- Consults with psychogeriatric outreach team when needed in addressing behavioural concerns with residents
- Participates on committees related to resident care and operation of the facility as required
- Liaises and consults with community partners, company resources and professionals in relation to resident care needs and facility activities
- Provides therapeutic services through individual counselling in a variety of areas; adjustment to new environment, changes in health status, coping with feelings of anger, sadness, guilt, loss and grief
- Addressing resident and family complaints and referring to appropriate departments as needed
- Working closely with the business office regarding resident finances, POA issues and capacity assessments
- Promoting a positive atmosphere and attitude and playing a leadership role
- Other duties as assigned with in scope

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Degree/Diploma in Social Work or Social Service Worker from an accredited University/College
- Registration with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. (OCSWSSW)
- Previous experience in long-term care and knowledge of MOHLTC regulations an asset
- Excellent communication, clinical assessment, supportive therapy, crisis intervention and grief counselling skills
- Experience in working with geriatric populations and dementia, depression, responsive behaviours and other psychogeriatric issues
- Strong computer skills with an understanding of RAI-MDS and PointClickCare software an asset

**CLOSING DATE - February 3, 2023**:

- Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence by February 3, 2023, to the attention of:_

Chris Smith, Administrator

**_In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting._**

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