Social Worker

2 weeks ago

Markham, Canada Markham Stouffville Hospital Corporation Full time $45 - $57

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are:

  • You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion, and courage.
  • You are a patient and/or client-centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard.
  • You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills.

What we are looking for:

Working as an integral member of the inter-professional team, you will play a critical role in providing social work services to patients and their families within the organization, in the acute care setting, with the exception of in-patient mental health. There is a strong emphasis on psychosocial support, interdisciplinary problem-solving, and liaising with appropriate members of the team to ensure patients and families are linked with necessary resources and supports. Within a fast-paced environment, you will be able to prioritize a very diverse caseload of patients and respond to crisis situations as they arise.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, a high level of professional integrity and accountability, and play a key role in system development, as well as possess a strong level of understanding of care across the continuum. Experience in short-term supportive counseling with patients and families dealing with difficult decisions and end-of-life concerns would be a valuable asset.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:
  • Completing psychosocial assessments.
  • Short-term, goal-oriented support and counseling for patients and families dealing with grief, chronic life-altering issues as well as end-of-life concerns.
  • Working with the healthcare team, patient, and family to develop patient care plans.
  • Cross coverage for other Social Workers within the hospital.
  • Consultation with community healthcare professionals.
  • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of community resources.
  • Attending and responding to gaps in service delivery.
  • Attendance on committees and task forces as appropriate.
What you bring to the role:
  • Master of Social Work.
  • Registration with the Ontario College of Certified Social Workers and Social Services Workers.
  • Recent related previous social work experience in a hospital environment.
  • Understanding of loss/adjustment and the grief process.
  • Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal relations, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
  • Experience in working with electronic documentation, preferably Meditech.
  • Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital-related policies, health and safety legislation, and best practices.
Work Schedule:

The successful candidate will be available to work between Monday - Sunday in 8-hour day shifts, primarily between 08:30 - 16:30. It is the responsibility of casual staff to provide reasonable availability to their department, inclusive of a minimum of two weekdays and two weekends within each 6-week period. The successful candidate will also rotate to cover the Uxbridge site remotely. Please note, schedule is subject to change based on operational needs.

Compensation:

Salary Grid: OPCOM13: $44.80 - $57.08 per hour.

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario's leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centered care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children's services.

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination before their first day of employment with the Hospital. In order to provide fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada's most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly, and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration, and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

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