Social Worker Bsw, Tertiary Older Adult Program

5 months ago

White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Full time

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $39.14 - $48.88 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Fraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers, and is the largest of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2 million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

All new hires to Fraser Health must have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

Detailed Overview: Reporting to the Program Coordinator and receiving Clinical Social Work support from the Clinical Chief and as a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker provides comprehensive therapeutic mental health interventions and conducts comprehensive Social Work and geriatric assessments of older adult patients', personal support systems, social history, strengths and resources from a psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) and recovery perspective an develops relevant care plans for patients. Educates and provides support and consultation to patients, families and healthcare professionals to achieve established goals of care and assists with care transitions when discharged. As a member of the Tertiary Older Adult Acute program interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker actively promotes the philosophy of Geriatric Services while providing direct and indirect social work services to patients, families and staff. Responsibilities:

- Provides comprehensive therapeutic mental health interventions to patients focusing on the family, social, emotional, and cultural needs of the patients; provides psycho-education to patients and their families; develops, implements, evaluates and documents psycho-social care plans including life skills training in the areas of personal life and leisure in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team members.
- Assist in the development and implementation of unit social work assessments through patient and family interview and other available sources of information to determine and to describe the social and emotional factors pertinent to the patient's situation. Evaluates the need for service/intervention.
- Plans social work interventions that are directed at resolving patient care problems and/or achieving treatment goals, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Provides social work counselling services including individual, family and resource counselling to facilitate changes in identified non-functional behaviour, attitude, feelings and/or environment.
- Participates by taking a lead role in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients within the Tertiary Older Adult Acute program.
- Determines the financial needs of patients and assists patients and families by working in coordination with community resources to meet these needs.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of Social Work interventions and communicates to the interdisciplinary team and the physician/psychiatrist of changes in the patients' condition; assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of patients care plan. Seeks clinical social work direction from the Chief of Social Work as necessary.
- Participates in interdisciplinary activities such as resident conferences and daily/weekly report meetings.
- Observes, identifies, assesses, and assists with managing potential emergency situations involving patients and develops short term strategies to deal with such situations.
- Maintains patient records by methods such as documenting patient assessments, charting patient information, preparing progress notes, discharge summary and other reports in accordance with established standards. Completes workload statistics, program records and reports for submission to Program Coordinator or Clinical Chief of Social Work as required.
- Develops, coordinates and delivers in-services, presentations, psycho-educational and support groups and/or training related to mental health by methods such as collaborating with team members of the interdisciplinary team, determining relevant content and required audio-visual/handout aids, conducting literature searches and planning and coordinating seminars.
- Participates in orientating patients, families, staff, volunteers, and students to the unit by familiarizing
- Participates in student education by providing guidance and input to current and potential Social Work students.
- Initiates, develops and carries out research activities and program planning and development relevant to the needs of the patient, families, and community in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team by methods such as identifying current trends/gaps in literature, and writing research

  • Social Worker BSW, Tertiary Older Adult Program

    1 month ago

    White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker BSW, Tertiary Older Adult ProgramAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our team in the Tertiary Older Adult Acute program. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive therapeutic mental health interventions and conducting geriatric assessments to support...

  • Social Worker BSW, Tertiary Older Adult Program

    1 month ago

    White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker BSW, Tertiary Older Adult ProgramAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our team in the Tertiary Older Adult Acute program. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive therapeutic mental health interventions and conducting geriatric assessments to support...

  • Social Worker BSW, Tertiary Older Adult Program

    3 weeks ago

    White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker BSW, Tertiary Older Adult ProgramJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our team in the Tertiary Older Adult Acute program. As a Social Worker, you will provide comprehensive therapeutic mental health interventions and conduct comprehensive Social Work and geriatric assessments of older...

  • Social Worker BSW

    3 weeks ago

    White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our team in the Tertiary Older Adult Program. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive therapeutic mental health interventions and conducting comprehensive Social Work and geriatric assessments of older adult patients.Key...

  • Social Worker BSW

    3 weeks ago

    White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our team in the Tertiary Older Adult Program. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive therapeutic mental health interventions and conducting comprehensive Social Work and geriatric assessments of older adult patients.Key...

  • Social Worker BSW, Tertiary Older Adult Program

    6 months ago

    White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Detailed Overview Reporting to the Program Coordinator and receiving Clinical Social Work support from the Clinical Chief and as a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker provides comprehensive therapeutic mental health interventions and conducts comprehensive Social Work and geriatric assessments of older adult patients', personal support...

  • Social Worker Bsw, Tertiary Older Adult Program

    5 months ago

    White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Why Fraser Health?: Fraser Health continues to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the...

  • Social Worker BSW

    2 weeks ago

    White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Job SummaryThe Social Worker BSW provides comprehensive therapeutic mental health interventions to patients focusing on their family, social, emotional, and cultural needs. This role requires a deep understanding of the psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery principles. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and two years of...

  • Social Worker BSW, Tertiary Older Adult Program

    2 months ago

    White Rock, British Columbia, V3S, Greater Vancouver, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    SalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour Job SummaryFraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers, and is the largest of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2 million people in...

  • Social Worker BSW, Tertiary Older Adult Program

    2 months ago

    White Rock, British Columbia, V3S, Greater Vancouver, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    SalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour Job SummaryFraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 43,000...

  • Geriatric Mental Health Social Worker

    6 days ago

    White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    About the RoleFraser Health is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our Tertiary Older Adult Acute program. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive therapeutic mental health interventions and conduct comprehensive Social Work and geriatric assessments of older adult patients.Key...

  • Social Worker, BSW

    4 weeks ago

    White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker, BSWJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker, BSW to join our team at Fraser Health. As a key member of our clinical services team, you will provide psychosocial/emotional assessment and therapeutic clinical counselling services to clients in our assigned clinical areas.Key Responsibilities:Conduct...

  • Social Worker, BSW

    4 weeks ago

    White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker, BSWJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker, BSW to join our team at Fraser Health. As a key member of our clinical services team, you will provide psychosocial/emotional assessment and therapeutic clinical counselling services to clients in our assigned clinical areas.Key Responsibilities:Conduct...

  • Social Worker, BSW

    4 weeks ago

    White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker, BSWAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our team at Fraser Health. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing psychosocial/emotional assessment and therapeutic clinical counselling services to clients in our assigned clinical areas.Key Responsibilities:Conduct...

  • Social Worker, BSW

    4 weeks ago

    White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker, BSWAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our team at Fraser Health. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing psychosocial/emotional assessment and therapeutic clinical counselling services to clients in our assigned clinical areas.Key Responsibilities:Conduct...

  • Social Worker, BSW

    4 weeks ago

    White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker, BSWAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our team at Fraser Health. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing psychosocial/emotional assessment and therapeutic clinical counselling services to clients in our assigned clinical areas.Key Responsibilities:Conduct...

  • Social Worker, BSW

    4 weeks ago

    White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker, BSWAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our team at Fraser Health. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing psychosocial/emotional assessment and therapeutic clinical counselling services to clients in our assigned clinical areas.Key Responsibilities:Conduct...

  • Mental Health Care Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Mental Health Care Assistant to join our team at Fraser Health. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality care and support to older adults with complex mental health needs.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide personal care and observation of patients with behavioral and...

  • Mental Health Care Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Mental Health Care Assistant to join our team at Fraser Health. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality care and support to older adults with complex mental health needs.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide personal care and observation of patients with behavioral and...

  • Activity Worker, Tertiary Older Adult Program

    5 months ago

    White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $29.83 - $29.83 / hour Why Fraser Health?: Fraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers, and is the largest of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2...