Social Worker

ParaMed Home Health Care; Markham; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development programs

Recognition programs

Flexible scheduling options

Health and dental benefit plans

Company paid mobile devices

Mileage compensation

Employee perks and exclusive offers

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a Social Worker to assess and address psychosocial, physical and mental health issues for clients and families. Services occur in residential or institutional settings with referrals from government agencies, employers, insurance companies, or private payees.

You will work with pediatrics or adults across Ontario, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans and advocate for patient needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and registration/licensing with provincial regulatory college.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing Social Worker, preferably in a community setting.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Healthcare Consent Act and others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments related to financial, accommodation, legal or mental health barriers.
• Assist clients in setting SMART goals.
• Design and implement treatment plans using evidence-based information and clinical expertise.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including government agencies and healthcare workers.
• Advocate for clients and families dealing with mental health, disabilities, chronic conditions, addictions or palliative care.
• Link clients to community resources and provide health teaching as it relates to medical conditions.
• Evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust goals as needed.
• Maintain client records in compliance with policy and regulatory standards.

Skills

Social work

Communication

Critical thinking

Community resources

First Aid/CPR

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Location: Across Ontario

As a Social Worker, you will assess, resolve, prevent or lessen the impact of psychosocial, physical and mental health related issues for clients and their families. Care will take place within a residential or institutional setting with referrals generated by a variety of sources including government agencies, employers, insurance companies or private payees. Client groups receiving treatment may include pediatrics for in home or school services and/or adults with medical/health concerns.

Job Description

Social Worker

Location: Across Ontario

As a Social Worker, you will assess, resolve, prevent or lessen the impact of psychosocial, physical and mental health related issues for clients and their families. Care will take place within a residential or institutional setting with referrals generated by a variety of sources including government agencies, employers, insurance companies or private payees. Client groups receiving treatment may include pediatrics for in home or school services and/or adults with medical/health concerns.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Best in class training and development programs


• Celebration and Recognition programs


• Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options


• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans


• Company paid mobile devices


• Mileage compensation


• Employee perks and exclusive offers

What You’ll Do

• Conduct client assessments related to financial, accommodation, legal or mental health barriers


• Assist clients in setting S.M.A.R.T. goals


• Design and implement treatment plan for clients using evidence based information, best practice, and clinical expertise


• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of government agencies, healthcare workers, and other community resources


• Advocate on behalf of clients and families dealing with mental health or disabilities, chronic medical conditions, addictions, palliative and other situations


• Identify and link clients and families to available resources within the community


• Offer health teaching to clients, families and caregivers as it relates to client’s medical condition


• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, client response, and progress toward goal achievement or for need to alter goals


• Communicate with the Health Care team regarding findings, treatments and progress


• Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policy and the standards applied by the regulatory body or college.


• Maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice

What You Bring

• Degree in Social Work combined with registration /licensing with provincial regulatory college


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing Social Worker preferably in a community setting


• Working knowledge of applicable legislation including Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Healthcare Consent Act and others


• Superior oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and families possessing varying abilities for understanding


• Effective skills in critical thinking and problem solving


• Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families


• Current certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid, CPR completed within Canada


• Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS)

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Time Type

Full time

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.