Social Worker

Bayshore HealthCare; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare in Canada seeks a Social Worker for Integrated Care Solutions to support adult clients in community settings, promoting independence and quality of life. This full-time role covers Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph with a client-centered PFCC approach.

Responsibilities include coordinating services with families and professionals, managing caseloads, and developing psychosocial treatment plans in collaboration with clients and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing of the Ontario College of Certified Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral
• Minimum of two (2) years of community-based therapy experience (preferred)
• Be able to drive, hold a current, valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle in good operating condition (preferred)
• Provide a police clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check) that meets Bayshore Home Health policy
• Hold a current CPR certificate (CPR-C or BLS and is only acceptable a year after issue)

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients, families/caregivers, service providers and other professionals to collaborate and coordinate services
• Maintain and manage a caseload in an efficient and effective manner ensuring priority code timeframes are met
• Assess the client’s adjustments to medical, emotional, psychological or social problems and the factors that affect them
• Utilize a client-centered approach to identify, prioritize and monitor potential psychosocial problems and goals
• Establish, implement, evaluate and adjust the psychosocial treatment plan in collaboration with the client and/or family, caregivers, care coordinator and other community partners
• Enhance or teach coping skills such as relaxation, stress management, anger management, healthy grieving
• Advise clients/caregivers on the availability of community resources and contact agencies on their behalf
• Determine when further social work intervention is no longer necessary and assist clients in planning for discharge
• Recommend and facilitate referrals to support services within the community
• Develop a flexible, responsive system to meet changing and competing demands
• Demonstrate knowledge of Standards of Practice guidelines of Provincial regulating body
• Liaise with other Case Managers, funders or Government & hospital programs as required
• Liaise with Provincial regulating body as required
• Complete other tasks as requested

Job description

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the country’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a Canadian-owned company. Our company has been a recipient of Canada’s Best Managed Companies award since 2006 and is an Imagine Canada Caring Company, committed to the communities we serve. With locations across the country, including more than 80 home care offices, 11 pharmacies and over 100 community care clinics, Bayshore has more than 18,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients annually. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home.

Bayshore's Integrated Care Solutions is looking for passionate and caring Social Workers to join our amazing team. You will be creating special moments for clients each and every day. If your calling is to be the “difference” by providing outstanding care, then a Health Care Career with Bayshore is the perfect fit for you!

A Social Worker for Integrated Care Solutions will be able to adapt social work principles and practices to the community setting. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting the community adult client to maximize social, emotional and cognitive functioning that promote optimum independence and improve quality of life.

Person-and family-centered care (PFCC) Person-and family-centered care (PFCC) is an approach to care that recognizes the importance of family in a patient’s life and the importance of their active involvement in planning and making decisions on health care, services and treatment, and health system reform. This approach to care provides respectful, compassionate, culturally safe, and responsive care that meets the needs, values, beliefs, and preferences of the patient, their family, and others identified as significant to their life from diverse backgrounds and settings.

Full-time Position

Available: Requires 4-5 days of consistent Monday to Friday Daytime availability. Home Care Position: pays a per visit rate and mileage in-between clients, as well as a separate virtual visit rate.

Areas of Service

Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph.

Unposting date: November 2

Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients, families/caregivers, service providers and other professionals to collaborate and coordinate services
• Maintain and manage a caseload in an efficient and effective manner ensuring priority code timeframes are met
• Assess the client’s adjustments to medical, emotional, psychological or social problems and the factors that affect them
• Utilize a client-centered approach to identify, prioritize and monitor potential psychosocial problems and goals
• Establish, implement, evaluate and adjust the psychosocial treatment plan in collaboration with the client and/or family, caregivers, care coordinator and other community partners
• Enhance or teach coping skills e.g. relaxation, stress management, anger management, healthy grieving
• Advise clients/caregivers on the availability of community resources and contact agencies on their behalf when appropriate e.g. Federal, Provincial, Municipal and Local agencies in relation to income security, pensions, financial assistance, etc.
• Determine when further social work intervention in no longer necessary and assist clients in planning for discharge
• Recommend and facilitate referrals to support services within the community
• Developing a flexible, responsive system to meet changing and competing demands
• Demonstrate knowledge of Standards of Practice guidelines of Provincial regulating body
• Liaise with other Case Managers, funders or Government & hospital programs as required
• Liaise with Provincial regulating body as required
• Complete other tasks as requested

Requirements

• Be an active member in good standing of the Ontario College of Certified Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Possess general computer skills and have access to a computer with appropriate password protection and internet capabilities
• Minimum of two (2) years of community-based therapy experience (preferred)
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral (French considered an asset)
• Be able to drive, hold a current, valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle in good operating condition (preferred)
• Provide a police clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check) that meets the Bayshore Home Health policy
• Hold a current CPR certificate (CPR-C or BLS and is only acceptable a year after issue)
• Possess strong work ethic with commitment to regular attendance

At Bayshore Healthcare, we are committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices. Base salary offered within an established range are determined using clearly defined criteria, including skills, experience, and overall organizational impact. All offers are thoughtfully aligned with internal equity and external market competitiveness. We strive to create a high-quality and safe environment for both our team members and the clients and patients we serve is a top priority. Depending on provincial regulations and the nature of the role, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, or seasonal influenza. Recruiters will provide any role-specific requirements.

Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion standards shape our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, collaborate with, and support within our communities. We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging, one where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, and where programs, resources, and policies are designed to support each person’s purpose, potential, and well-being. Lastly, at Bayshore, we are equally committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace and operate in full compliance with all provincial and territorial Human Rights and accessibility legislation. To ensure an inclusive recruitment and selection process, candidates are encouraged to share any accommodation needs they may have.