Social Worker

1 week ago

Cambridge Central, Canada Cambridge Memorial Hospital Full time
Overview:
Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women's and Children's Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
Our vision is to provide exceptional healthcare by exceptional people. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.
Why Should You Apply to CMH?
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Career Development & Education Grant
Wellness & Wellbeing Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at .
Job Description:
Facilitating continuity of care, the Social Worker, provides assessment, counselling and treatment services to patients in an acute care and inpatient rehabilitation setting. The Social Worker assists patients and families address the impact of illness and treatment; tremendous stress often stems from hospitalizations that are sudden and at times related to catastrophic illness or injury.
Social workers provide assessments and appropriate interventions to aid the patient in achieving optimum recovery and quality of life. The social workers at Cambridge Memorial Hospital have expertise in the areas of general medicine, surgery, emergency, geriatrics, rehabilitation, oncology and palliative, obstetrics and paediatrics. The Social Worker will also engage in resource linkage and service coordination, consultation and collaboration with internal and external service providers in order to optimize the health and functioning of clients and their families.
The full-time Social Worker works days, Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and statutory holidays. The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring there is a supportive environment for patients, staff and visitors.
Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.
Skills and Qualifications:
Masters preparation and registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers Social Work (MSW, RSW) required.
A minimum 3 years work experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
An in-depth working knowledge of the psychological impact of chronic illness on the person and the family.
Working knowledge of the health system and relevant legislation (i.e. Mental Health Act of Ontario, Child & Family Services Act, Health Care Consent Act) is required.
Ability to provide crisis assessment and intervention, including suicide risk assessment, prevention and intervention is required.
Strong skills in community resource linkage, and collaborative and innovative care planning within a multidisciplinary team is required. Familiarity with related local community resources is an asset.
Proficiency working on a team of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals is required. This includes strong verbal and written communication, mediation and teamwork skills.
Proficiency in self-directed application is required. This includes demonstration of independent initiative and highly developed skills in organization, time management, and problem-solving.
Proficiency with electronic record-keeping and database applications, such as Meditech, is an asset.
Occasional evening and statutory holiday work is required.
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required.
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.
CMH Inclusion Statement
At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.
We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.
We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.
To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.
Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources
We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH's AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital's commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.

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