Social Worker

Retirement Concepts; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Seniors Housing Management is seeking a Social Worker for a full-time temporary role (approx. one year) in Comox Valley. You will deliver social work services to residents and families in long-term care, guiding admissions, rights education, and care planning.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will collaborate with the care team, coordinate community resources, and support staff education while ensuring quality of life for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work is required.
• Master's in Social Work is an asset.
• Registration with the BC College of Social Workers is required.
• 3 years of recent related experience in long term care preferred.
• Ability to analyze, adapt and listen to residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver social work services to residents and families in long term care.
• Inform residents and families about services, rights and responsibilities.
• Lead admissions and discharges with care teams.
• Participate in resident care conferences and QoL initiatives.
• Support education for staff on resident rights and social services.
• Coordinate with health authorities and community resources.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Active listening

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's in Social Work an asset

Current registration with the BC College of Social Workers

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2237

Salary Range: $36.02 To $36.02 Hourly

Position: Full-Time Temporary - 32 hours per week (approx one year term)

About Us

At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we areequally committed to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging work environmentand treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in the growth and development of ourteams to actively participate in the creation of memories and moments that matter to ourresidents

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager and/or designate, the Social Worker is responsible for thedelivery of social work services to residents and their families in all Long Term Care andconvalescent care programs. Informs resident and family of available services and of residentrights and responsibilities. Performs key role in admissions to and discharges from the facility.Participates in resident care conferences and provides ongoing social work support to familiesand residents. Participates in continuous quality improvement of the services provided.

Responsibilities

• Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professionalrelationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose.
• Continually evaluates and utilizes best practice information/research to improve thequality of assigned services.
• Participates in determining suitability of applicants and selecting appropriate residentsfor available vacancies.
• Assesses and assists residents and families where there is an indication of a psychosocial problem, involving emotional, behavioural and or cognitive concerns.
• Completes incapability assessments.
• Leads referrals to Public Guardian and Trustee, and support residents/families with financial matters.
• Assists with coordination of admission of new residents to the community.
• Prepares resident social/psychosocial histories for initial care conferences.
• Provides consultation and education to residents and their families and directs themtoward appropriate government and community resources.
• Supports educational in-service training for staff related to resident rights and socialservices.
• Liaises with the Health Authority and other local community physicians.
• Assists in discharge planning for convalescent and complex care clients.
• Assists with arrangements for resident out-of-community health care, transportation andcounselling services.
• Participates in the community’s Continuous Quality Improvement Program andAccreditation processes.
• Attends resident care conferences as required, team rounds, and family meetings andpresents information related to the social welfare of the residents.
• Maintains and updates resident records as appropriate and in accordance withcommunity policies.
• Facilitates Family Council in conjunction with the leadership staff.
• Participates in critical incident debriefing as deemed appropriate by the leadership staff.
• Participates in planning and monitoring program development including palliative care.
• Participate in a variety of committee meetings as assigned through terms of reference(e.g. LTC Best Practice).
• Fulfils leadership role in implementing and maintaining ethics protocols in collaborationwith the leadership team.
• Actively participates in orientation of new staff, community programs, meetings,committees and educational in-services.
• Maintains a safe environment for residents, family and staff, through: - accident prevention, - knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations, - the safe use of supplies and equipment and reporting when repairs arenecessary, and - Utilizing infection control procedures
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Social Work is required.
• Masters in Social Work an asset.
• 3 years of recent related experience - long term care setting preferred.
• Current registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Ability to think analytically and recognize likely causal links to events while anticipateobstacles and solve problems effectively.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt in a variety of situations and groups and can managechange effectively.
• Ability to be an active listener and understand the needs of all persons served.
• Computer skills including the ability to navigate basic computer programs such as Word,Excel, Outlook.
• All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Checkapplicable to Provincial guidelines.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and writteninstructions.

West Coast Seniors Housing Management is an equal opportunity employer.