Social Worker, Long Term Care - Carelife Fleetwood

Fraser Health Authority; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of vacation to start

Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits

Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan

87% maternity top-up

50% subsidy on Translink passes

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Surrey is seeking a Social Worker to provide comprehensive social work services to clients and families. Responsibilities include conducting psycho-social assessments, providing counseling, and working within an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and has experience in a related field. This role offers a supportive work environment with various benefits including vacation time and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• One year of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psycho‑social assessments of clients/residents and families.
• Provide clinical counseling services to clients/residents and families.
• Coordinate the admissions process in collaboration with interdisciplinary staff.
• Provide community resource information and facilitate appropriate referrals.

Skills

Ability to relate to seniors

Knowledge of family systems and dynamics

Counseling skills

Ability to collaborate

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Current registration with BC College of Social Workers

Job description

Social Worker, Long Term Care - Carelife Fleetwood

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Job Summary

We are currently hiring for Casual Social Workers, Long Term Care to join our team at Carelife Fleetwood located in Surrey, B.C.

Benefits

• Four weeks of vacation to start
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top‑up
• 50% subsidy on Translink passes

Detailed Overview

Reporting clinically to the Professional Practice Leader, Social Work and administratively to the Manager, Clinical Services, the Social Worker collaborates as a member of the interdisciplinary team and delivers comprehensive Social Work services to clients/residents and their families within the assigned area. The Social Worker uses a variety of interventions including psycho‑social assessments, resource linking, and clinical counseling to address social‑emotional issues, bereavement, transition and adjustments due to chronic illness and disability resulting in residential placement. Provides ongoing education and consultation to clients/residents, families and healthcare professionals for care planning. Participates as part of the interdisciplinary team, in in‑services, psycho‑educational and support groups and research. Maintains community resource links.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psycho‑social assessments of clients/residents and families.
• Provide clinical counseling services to clients/residents and families concerning adjustment to chronic illness, disability, relocation, bereavement, coping strategies and caregiver support.
• Provide consultation and education to clients/residents, families and interdisciplinary team members on issues related to high risk factors, adaptation to illness and disability, loss, grief, bereavement, transition stress, protection of vulnerable adults, current community practice relevant to residential care, community living and support services, and critical incident stress management.
• Coordinate the admissions process in collaboration with the interdisciplinary staff and provide admission orientation to the client/resident and family.
• Contribute to the client/resident care plan by assessing and advocating for the emotional, social and physical needs of the client/resident and family.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary team conferences and organize interdisciplinary meetings that may include community service providers, client/resident, and family members in response to client/resident or program needs.
• Provide community resource information and facilitate appropriate referrals to services in the community. Maintain an ongoing knowledge of community services available.
• Contribute to research activities and participate in program planning and development.
• Maintain ongoing education and development in the Social Work profession and participate in professional development activities in order to advance Social Work practice.
• Maintain record keeping and reporting including charting on medical charts and workload statistics.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work. One year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to relate to seniors.
• Knowledge of family systems and dynamics, residential care models, dementia, and an understanding of emotional and mental health issues related to chronic illness and disability.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including Adult Guardianship Legislation.
• Counseling and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to develop, coordinate and deliver in‑services, presentations, psycho‑educational and support groups.
• Knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with community health and social agency personnel.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others, work in a multicultural environment, and work as part of an interdisciplinary team and understand the frameworks of other disciplines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and set workload priorities in a complex environment.
• Ability to accept responsibility, exercise initiative, and work independently.
• 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. People – those we care for and those who care for them – are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community‑based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

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