Social Worker (Bachelor), Long-Term Care

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) invites a Casual Social Worker (Bachelor) to support Cairnsmore Place in Duncan and Chemainus Health Care Centre in Chemainus. You’ll work with residents and families, coordinating with the multidisciplinary team to provide psychosocial care, advocacy, and navigation of community resources.

Required: Bachelor’s in Social Work, BC College registration in good standing, and two years’ health-care experience (gerontology/chronic diseases preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
• Registered and in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Two years' experience in a health care setting, preferably Gerontology or Chronic Diseases.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and services to meet emotional and social needs of residents and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for care planning and advocacy.
• Support system navigation and social work services to maintain or improve health and well-being.

Skills

Assessment

Teaching

Teamwork

Advocacy

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

BC College registration

2 years healthcare experience

Knowledge of health care legislation

Job description

Social Worker (Bachelor), Long-Term Care - (235364)

Cairnsmore Place (CPRC) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E8 CA (Primary)
Chemainus Health Care Centre (CHCC) - Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1 CA

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00-16:00 ; 08:30-16:30 ; 09:00-17:00

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$44.85 - $56.02

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Sep. 21 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator or Social Work Manager, the Social Worker provides assessments and services to meet the emotional and social needs for an assigned group of residents and their families. Working collaboratively with other health care providers and the multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker provides direct psychosocial care, system navigation and advocacy. The Social Worker is responsible for providing and developing social work services to maintain or improve the health and social well-being and functioning of the residents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university; and
• Registered and in good standing with the British Columbia College of Social Workers; and
• Two years' experience in a health care setting, preferably in the areas of Gerontology or Chronic Diseases; and
• Must have a working knowledge of health care-related legislation and community resources and programs.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Skills And Abilities

Assessment and Treatment: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.

Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.

Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.

Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, computer communication means. Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills..

Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision making skills using a systems approach.

Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.

Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team and collaborates across disciplines.

Leadership: Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of IH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.

Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.

Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including windows based programs. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Casual social worker needed to support vacation coverage for Cairnsmore Place in Duncan, as well as Chemainus Health Care Centre in Chemainus. Must be registered in Good Standing as a social worker with the BC College of Social Workers. For questions about this position, please contact [e-mail]