Social Worker BSW, Long Term Care

Fraser Health Authority; Mission; On-site; CAD 61,785 - 77,173; Part time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in Mission, B.C. is seeking a Casual Social Worker for Residential Services. This role involves providing psycho-social assessments and crisis intervention while working closely with an inter-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a Baccalaureate degree in Social Work, has recent relevant experience with the elderly, and is registered with the BC College of Social Workers. Join us to make a difference in health care.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with the elderly in residential settings.
• Demonstrated ability to function in an inter-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate admissions and conduct interviews.
• Provide counseling and support to residents and families.
• Coordinate care plan conferences and maintain records.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Relationships building

Equipment operation

Physical ability for duties

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Social Work

Current registration with BC College of Social Workers

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85 - $56.02 / hour

Job Summary

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Casual - Social Worker, Residential Services at The Residence in Mission - Mission Campus of Care located in Mission, B.C. Joining our team offers opportunities for career growth, a competitive compensation package, and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Detailed Overview

Reporting administratively to the Manager, Clinical Services and clinically to the Professional Practice Chief, Social Work, the Social Worker, Residential Services uses professional and program standards in providing psycho‑social assessment, crisis intervention counselling and specific resident treatment, and assists with tasks that are a cross‑responsibility of all team members.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates all admissions to the facility by liaising with Access, Home Health and clients; conducts admission interviews and tours; issues medical forms; completes required documentation; schedules admissions and conducts admission conferences for staff.
• Assists residents and family members/significant others with financial matters including equipment acquisition, government applications and other matters as appropriate. Liaises with relevant agencies and inter‑disciplinary team members as appropriate in this process.
• Provides counseling, education and support to residents and family members/significant others from pre‑admission to death or discharge, as needed.
• Liaises with inter‑disciplinary team members and staff; arranges and chairs care plan conferences.
• Maintains records, including statistics, and documents social work services, assessments, interventions in inter‑disciplinary focus notes.
• Acts as a resident advocate, maintains confidentiality and practices in an ethical manner, consults with the Professional Practice Chief and other Social Workers on professional practice issues as required.
• Coordinates and chairs Resident Council and Family Support Group meetings; takes minutes and arranges speakers.
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of professional standards and practices by providing input to the Professional Practice Chief, Social Worker and through Professional Practice Committee activities.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities, OH&S and related safety programs, accreditation and regional initiatives as directed by the Manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Baccalaureate degree from an approved school of Social Work.
• One year’s recent related experience working with the elderly in residential settings.
• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to contribute to and function within an inter‑disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with residents, family members/significant others, staff and volunteers.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. Our hospitals and community‑based services are delivered by a team of over 50,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers.

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