Social Worker, Long Term Care

SalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour Job SummaryWe are currently hiring for Casual Social Workers, Long Term Care to join our team at Carelife Fleetwood located in Surrey, B.C.    Connect with us  Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to:  Four weeks of vacation to start  Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits  Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan  87% maternity top-up 50% subsidy on Translink passes     We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.    Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you’ll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor.   Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X   Detailed OverviewReporting clinically to the Professional Practice Leader, Social Work and administratively to the Manager, Clinical Services, the Social Worker collaborates as a member of the interdisciplinary team and delivers comprehensive Social Work services to clients/residents and their families within the assigned area.. The Social Worker uses a variety of interventions including psycho-social assessments, resource linking, and clinical counseling to address social-emotional issues, bereavement, transition and adjustments due to chronic illness and disability resulting in residential placement. Provides ongoing education and consultation to clients/residents, families and healthcare professionals for care planning. Participates as part of the interdisciplinary team, in in-services, psycho-educational and support groups and research. Maintains community resource links. Responsibilities In accordance with professional standards, hospital policies and established Residential policies and procedures, the Social Worker:Conducts psycho-social assessments of clients/residents and families.Provides clinical counseling services to clients/residents and families concerning adjustment to chronic illness, disability, relocation, bereavement, coping strategies and caregiver support.Provides consultation and education to clients/residents, families and interdisciplinary team members on issues related to high risk factors, adaptation to illness and disability, loss, grief, and bereavment, transition stress, protection of vulnerable adults, current community practice relevant to residential care, community living and support services, and critical incident stress management.Coordinates the admissions process in collaboration with the interdisciplinary staff and provides admission orientation to the client/resident and family.As part of the interdisciplinary team, contributes to the client/resident care plan by assessing and advocating the emotional, social and physical needs of the client/resident and family.Facilitates interdisciplinary team conferences and organizes interdisciplinary meetings that may include community service providers, client/resident, and family members in response to client/resident or program needs.Provides community resource information and facilitates appropriate referrals to services in the community. Maintains an ongoing knowledge of community services available.Contributes to research activities and participates in program planning and development.Maintains ongoing education and development in the Social Work profession and participates in professional development activities in order to advance Social Work practice.Maintains record keeping and reporting including charting on medical charts and workload statistics. QualificationsEducation and ExperienceBachelors Degree of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work. One year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.Skills and AbilitiesAbility to relate to seniors.Knowledge of family systems and dynamics, residential care models, dementia, and an understanding of emotional and mental health issues related to chronic illness and disability.Knowledge of relevant legislation including Adult Guardianship Legislation.Counselling and group facilitation skills.Ability to develop, coordinate and deliver in-services, presentations, psycho-educational and support groups.Knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with community health and social agency personnel.Ability to work collaboratively with others, work in a multicultural environment, and work as part of an interdisciplinary team and understand the frameworks of other disciplines.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to organize and set workload priorities in a complex environment.Ability to accept responsibility, exercise initiative, and work independently.Ability to operate related equipment.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. About Fraser HealthFraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warningPlease be on alert for recruitment scams. 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