Social Worker- Mississauga

**Job Description**:
Social Worker

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 provides social work services for residents and families within legislative and budgetary parameters. While following established policies, procedures, and standards. Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.

This position is for our Mississauga Home, located in Mississauga, Ontario.

What you’ll be doing- Provides a complete resident admission process including tours, admission, discharge, and occupancy tracking.- Acts as liaison, as appropriate, with families. Provides counseling or group sessions for residents and families as identified (e.g., orientation adjustment programs, health tracking programs, etc.). Evaluates program's effectiveness.- Maintains established department plans, policies, and procedures to meet regulatory and Extendicare standards, including quality assurance.- Manages the quality care programs including Guardian Angel, Health Tracking, Behaviour Management, and Palliative Care.- Participates in providing in-service programs for residents and families as needed.- Liaises with educational institutions and provides supervision to social work students on clinical placement.- Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, etc. 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. Establishes and maintains communications with other disciplines, residents, and families, to ensure resident needs are being met.- Acts in an advocacy role as appropriate.- Liaises with government officials, Extendicare consultants, and other professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities.- Other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

What you bring- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited University.- Previous experience in a long-term care setting preferred.- Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations.- Competency in conducting individual counseling and group sessions.- Computer literate.

What you’ll get- Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities- Employee Perks- Recognition Programs- Robust benefits package

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Extendicare's Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Extendicare’s hiring process.

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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.