Social Service Worker
3 days ago
**Job Description**:
Full-Time Social Service Worker
for our 128 Bed Extendicare Port Hope Long-Term Care Home, located in Port Hope, Ontario. We are conveniently located just off of Hwy 401 in beautiful Northumberland County.
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our team you will provide social work services for residents and families within legislative and budgetary parameters.
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Social Service Worker will provide support to our Residents, Family Members and our Staff Team through a variety of approaches.
What you’ll be doing
- 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.
- Acts as liaison with families and advocate for residents to ensure they are allowed and encouraged to exercise their rights
- Supports the on-going operation of, and promotion of a Family Council as applicable
- May participate in resident admission process including tours, and admissions
- 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
- May act as Resident Council Assistant.
- Assists with recruitment, screening, orienting, and recognizing volunteers
- Other duties as assigned
What you bring
- Diploma in Social Service Work from an accredited college, Mandatory.
- Registration with Canadian Association of Social Workers and/or Ontario College of Social Workers is mandatory.
- Previous experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
- Excellent communicator well organized team player with solid clinical skills in assessments and care planning, supportive therapy, crisis intervention and grief counseling, preferred.
- Expertise in working with geriatric populations with specialization in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, depression, responsive behaviors and other psychogeriatric issues, preferred.
- Knowledge of applicable Ministry of Health and Long Term Care legislation and standards, preferred.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices, principles and legislation, preferred.
- Computer literate with understanding of RAI-MDS and PointClickCare software system, preferred.
What you’ll get
- 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.
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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