Part Time Geriatric Social Worker

16 hours ago

winnipeg, mb, Canada Extendicare Full-time

Support residents and families as a part time Social Worker at Extendicare, using social work interventions and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The Social Worker helps maximize client and family functioning within rehabilitation, maintenance, or palliation. This position strengthens problem solving and coping capacity through varied interventions. You will support admissions, resident advocacy, social work programming, conferences, and documentation while working with residents, families, advocates, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Respond to inquiries about placement, lifestyle, policies, and procedures
  • Conduct home tours for applicants and advocates
  • Complete screening, pre-admission visits, and assessments
  • Coordinate admissions and accompany residents through admission
  • Plan social work programs and participate in care conferences

Requirements:

  • Registration as a Social Worker under the Health Professions Act, 2000
  • Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized school
  • Experience working with geriatric populations
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
  • Current Vulnerable Sector Check or willingness to obtain one

Bring registered social work expertise, resident advocacy, and geriatric experience to Extendicare’s part time care setting.