Social Worker

ABOUT BETHANY

Bethany Care Society (Bethany) is one of Western Canada's largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and adults with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. We create caring communities to support Albertans to age well.

WHY BETHANY?

We offer generous vacation and leave time, competitive salaries, benefits, retirement savings programs and top-ups for maternal leaves. We are committed to employee well-being and giving back to our community. We invest in our people because they are the reason for our success.

For more information, check out this video about Working at Bethany.

About the role

Bethany is seeking a talented Social Workerfor Bethany Collegeside and Bethany Sylvan Lake.

At Bethany, a career as a Social Worker is both personally and professionally challenging and rewarding. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide compassionate and client-focused quality care to individuals in a beautiful homelike setting. You are focused on the resident experience, not task completion. You assist wherever you are needed, i.e. at mealtimes, participating in therapies, or helping your colleagues.

You are required to have access to a vehicle and a valid Driver's License for travel between sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES

With a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Social Worker is accountable for providing outstanding care and support to young adult and senior residents, families, staff and volunteers within their designated scope of practice. The Social Worker demonstrates responsiveness to the holistic needs of residents by advocating, promoting choices, maintaining dignity and facilitating independence.

Resident-Centered Care

Promotes service excellence through active participation with the Interdisciplinary Team to achieve and maintain quality resident centered care within the scope of Social Work.

Documentation

Accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of resident care assessment, interventions and outcomes in alignment with Bethany policies and procedures.

Safety

Contributes to a safe environment for residents, the team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times.

Pro-active Learner

Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives out the mission of Creating Caring Communities.

Team Work

Cares for and actively participates and assists the Interdisciplinary Team to achieve and maintain a responsible atmosphere of resident centered care.

WHAT YOU BRING

Education

• Bachelor's degree in social work
• Registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).

Additional Experience & Skills

• Class 4 Drivers License

• At least two years of recent experience in related Social Work is required, preferably in the field of gerontology

• Able to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
• Demonstrates an acceptable level of reading, writing, and comprehension of English language skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess initiative, good judgement and demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Position Information:

• Posting Number:
• Position Number: SW-CS24-003
• Location: Bethany CollegeSide (Red Deer) and Sylvan Lake.
• Classification: Social Worker
• FTE: 1.0
• Non-union
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Shifts And Hour Of Work: Days (08:00-16:15)
• Hours Per Shift: 7.75 hours
• Shift Per Cycle: 20 shifts in a 4 week cycle
• Position Start Date: December 15, 2025
• Posting End Date: Until filled

How to Apply:

Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our team?

*INTERNAL APPLICANTS* Internal applicants must utilize their email address in order to be considered for the role; failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process.

Apply Onlineat: by submitting your resume and cover letter.

Please note this competition may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.

Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.