Social Services/social Worker

6 days ago

Perth, Canada Perth Community Care Centre Full time

Perth Community Care Centre, located in Perth, Ontario is a 121-bed long-term care home dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents in partnership with UniversalCare, our family members, valued employees and community partners. If you are passionate about leading a nursing team that is committed to positively impacting the lives of residents that we serve than we would love to speak to you about this great opportunity.

Reporting to the Administrator, the Social Services/Social Worker position is a critical role with overall accountability for the management and leadership of resident care and services as well as for our overall resident experience.

**As part of our team, your role as a Social Services/Social Worker contributes to our resident experiences in the following ways**:

- Planning, developing, implementing and evaluating individual social work services to meet the identified needs of residents and family members; ensuring those activities are aligned to the home’s strategic plan, mission and values.
- Promotes a resident-centered care approach that engages and supports residents and family members with respect to living in the home, behavioural and life adjustment concerns, etc.
- Acts as an advocate for the resident and promotes the Resident Bill of Rights.
- Maintains a records system in accordance with Company policy and legislative requirements.
- Participates in resident multi-disciplinary care conferences and meetings, as required.
- Establishes and maintains communications with other disciplines, residents and families to ensure individual resident needs are being met.
- Collaborates and supports residents and family members with respect to the provision of external community services.
- Completes RAI MDS as required.
- Works in accordance with the organization's Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**What You Need**:

- Degree or diploma in Social Work from a recognized educational institution.
- Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in a health-care setting, preferably long-term care.
- Current membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or eligible for membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers or the Ontario College of Social Work.
- Must posses excellent written and oral communication skills and relationship-building abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computerized documentation systems.
- Possess specialized knowledge in Gerontology, Behavioural Disorders, Complex and Palliative Care.
- All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector check.
- All applicants must provide proof of being fully vaccinated, except due to legitimate established exceptions.
- Have a passion to promote person-centered care and work with the senior population.
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call

COVID-19 considerations:
All individuals entering the workplace are required to be actively screened.

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