Social Worker (Bachelor), Long-Term Care

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Social Worker (Bachelor) for Long-Term Care in Port Alberni, BC. The casual position provides psychosocial assessments and services to residents and families, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support health and well-being.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work, registration with BC College of Social Workers, and ideally two years in a healthcare setting (gerontology or chronic diseases). Community resources and legislation knowledge are essential.

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 is preferred, especially gerontology or chronic diseases.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and services to meet emotional and social needs of residents and families.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide direct psychosocial care, system navigation, and advocacy.
• Develop social work services to maintain or improve residents' health and social well-being.
• Promote continuity of care and best-practice in social work across the unit.

Skills

Assessment

Teaching

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Leadership

Time management

Equipment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

BC College of Social Workers registration

Job description

Social Worker (Bachelor), Long-Term Care - (238034)

Westhaven (WRC) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$44.85 - $56.02

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

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 for vacation coverage in Port Alberni. Only applicants who are registered in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers will be contacted for an interview. For information about this position, please contact [e-mail]