Social Worker (Bachelor), Long-Term Care - (212767)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to enhance the emotional and social well-being of residents. This role involves providing assessments, developing social work services, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, be registered with the relevant college, and possess experience in health care settings. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and their families, fostering a culture of compassion and advocacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Social Work and registered with the BC College of Social Workers required.
• Two years' experience in health care, preferably in Gerontology or Chronic Diseases.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and services to meet emotional and social needs of residents.
• Collaborate with health care providers and multidisciplinary team for psychosocial care.

Skills

Assessment and Treatment

Teaching

Knowledge Integration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice

Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Registered with the British Columbia College of Social Workers

Experience in health care setting

Tools

Windows based programs

E-mail

Word processing

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.