Social Worker

6 days ago

Scarborough, Canada Extendicare Full time

**SOCIAL WORKER**:
**Extendicare Guildwood**:
Applications are invited for the full-time position of Social Worker at the Guildwood Long Term Care Centre located in Toronto, Ontario. This 161-bed facility, part of the Extendicare LTC platform.

Reporting to the Administrator, the Social Worker provides social work services for residents and families within legislative and budgetary parameters.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Provides social work services to residents and family along the continuum of care from admission to discharge. Acts in an advocacy role as appropriate.
- Provides individual counseling and group sessions for residents and families as identified - i.e., orientation adjustment programs, crisis problem solving, conflict resolution / mediation, bereavement counseling, palliative care etc.
- Acts, as a resource person to staff who have identified needs for counseling, referrals or support.
- Participates in providing in-service programs for facility staff, residents and families as needed.
- Liaises with educational institutions and provides supervision to social work students on clinical placement.
- Participates on committees and teams related to resident care and operation of the facility as required (i.e. management team, customer service, palliative care, ethics etc.). Reports monthly on departmental activities.
- Liaises and consults with area hospitals, community social service organizations and government programs in relation to resident care issues and departmental activities.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Master's (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited University; previous experience in a long term care setting as asset.
- Knowledge of applicable legislation, individual counseling and group sessions.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices, principles and legislation.
- Computer literate
- An effective communicator, problem-solver, leader and diplomat.

**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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