Social Worker

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

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Social Worker - Casual - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Oak Valley Health, a leading community healthcare organization in Ontario, serves patients through Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and the Reactivation Care Centre. With a patient-centered approach, Oak Valley Health provides high-quality care to over 437,000 individuals annually. Services encompass diagnostics, emergencies, acute care medicine, surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s programs.

Requisition Number: JR102045

Overview

Who you are:

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage. You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard. You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Sunday 0830-1630h. Must have availability of 2 weekends and 2 weekdays in a 6 week period or 4 weekdays in a six week period. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

OPCOM13 Range: $46.14 - $58.79

Responsibilities

Working as an integral member of the inter-professional team, you will play a critical role in providing social work services to patients and their families within the organization, in the acute care setting, with the exception of in-patient mental health. There is a strong emphasis on psychosocial support, interdisciplinary problem solving, and liaising with appropriate members of the team to ensure patients and families are linked with necessary resources and supports.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Completing psychosocial assessments
• Short-term, goal oriented support and counseling for patients and families dealing with grief, chronic life altering issues as well as end of life concerns
• Working with the health care team, patient and family to develop patient care plans
• Cross coverage for other Social Workers within the hospital
• Consultation with community health care professionals
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of community resources
• Attending and responding to gaps in service delivery
• Attendance on committees and task forces as appropriate

Requirements

• Master of Social Work
• Registration with the Ontario College of Certified Social Workers and Social Services Workers
• Recent related previous social work experience in a hospital environment
• Understanding of loss/adjustment and the grief process
• Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal relations, problem solving, and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Experience in working with electronic documentation, preferably, Meditech
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required