Social Worker

Extendicare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of senior care is seeking a part-time Social Worker to join their team in Calgary. The candidate will provide social work services, engage in interdisciplinary team processes, and support staff and residents in a long-term care environment. Qualifications include a university degree in Social Work and registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Excellent communicator and well-organized team player.
• Expertise in working with senior populations with dementia and mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Participates in resident admission processes and occupancy tracking.
• Acts as liaison with families and advocates for residents.
• Provides therapeutic services through individual and group counseling.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health

Social Work

Education

University Graduate in Social Work

Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Job Description

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada.

Applications are invited for the position of part time Social Worker to work at Extendicare Cedars Villa at our 243 bed Long-Term Care Home located in SW Calgary Alberta.

Reporting to the Executive Director for Clinical Services the Social Worker provides social work services for residents and families within legislative and budgetary parameters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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 residents record and evaluates effectiveness of these programmes.

Collaborates with Psychogeriatric Consultant in support of staff caring for residents.

Adheres to established department plans policies procedures and quality assurance programme 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.

Liaises with educational institutions and provides supervision to social work students during field practicum. Promotes other quality initiatives and programmes designed to enhance resident care.

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.

Assists and Liaises with Government departments to obtain benefits on behalf of the Resident and Public Trustee and Guardian.

Other duties as assigned by the Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS

University Graduate in Social Work Mandatory.

Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers Mandatory.

Previous experience in a long-term care setting preferred.

Excellent communicator well organized team player with solid skills in assessments and care planning supportive therapy crisis intervention and grief counseling.

Expertise in working with Senior populations with Alzheimers disease dementia Mental Health responsive behaviors and other psychogeriatric issues preferred.

Knowledge of applicable Long Term Care legislation and standards preferred.

Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices principles and legislation preferred.

Computer literate with understanding of RAI-MDS and PointClickCare software system preferred.

Time Type : Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare youre 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.

Key Skills

Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1