Registered Social Worker or Registered Social Service Worker

Registered Social Worker or Registered Social Service 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 your focus will be for the pre and post admission process and transition into the Home that will provide social work services for residents and families within legislative and budgetary parameters. You will have the accountabilities with respect to marketing the Home and ensuring quality programs are implemented and sustained. If you’re passionate about being part of a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us!

This Full Time Position is for our Extendicare Mapleview Home, located in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.

What you’ll be doing

• Participates in resident admission process including tours, admission, transfers, discharge, and occupancy tracking.
• Acts as liaison with families and advocate for residents to ensure they are allowed and encouraged to exercise their rights
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team process of resident assessment, care planning and evaluation to ensure services are planned according to individual resident and family needs.
• Provides therapeutic services through individual and group counseling for residents and families, documents on resident’s record and evaluates effectiveness of these programs.
• Adheres to established department plans, policies, procedures and quality assurance program to meet all regulatory and Extendicare standards.
• Provides in-service programs for home staff, residents, and families. Encourages and supports professional growth and development of staff.
• Maintains all required records, reports, statistics and documentation 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.
• Liaises and consults with community partners, company resources and professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities.
• Acknowledges and requests referral to a Social Worker for areas beyond scope of practice
• Acts as Resident Council Assistant/Liaison
• Assists with recruitment, screening, orienting, and recognizing volunteers
• Other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Quality Program

• Support residents and families to have a positive admission experience
• Monitor and record the progress of all new residents
• Participates in resolution of resident/family complaints and/or concerns
• Provide regular support, follow-up and referral for residents/families as required

Admissions placement/transition in the Home:

• Review admission applications
• Key in admission information in PCC
• Prepare new admission package and labels
• Completes admission agreements with families
• Lead/complete the admission process as per policy/process for the Home

What you bring

• Social Service Worker Diploma or Degree in Social Work is mandatory.
• Registration with The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is mandatory.
• Previous experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Excellent communicator well organized team player with solid clinical skills in assessments and care planning, supportive therapy, crisis intervention and grief counseling, preferred.
• Expertise in working with geriatric populations with specialization in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, depression, responsive behaviors and other psychogeriatric issues, preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable Ministry of Health and Long Term Care legislation and standards, preferred.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices, principles and legislation, preferred.
• Computer literate with understanding of Microsoft Office Applications

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• 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.

Time Type:

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.