Social Worker - Specialized Geriatric Services (SGS), PTT(J0525-0225)

CGI Njoyn; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Toronto seeks a Social Worker for Specialized Geriatric Services. This part-time role involves client-centered assessments, treatment planning, and community resource navigation. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in patient care and contribute to improving the lives of older adults.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Benefits

Pension

Vacation pay

Qualifications

• 3+ years related experience in geriatric mental health and addictions.
• Experience working with older adults and seniors with mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centred assessments of emotional, physical, cognitive needs.
• Prepare and coordinate discharge plans with multidisciplinary teams.
• Advocate for patients' rights and ensure appropriate services.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Advocacy

Community Navigation

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker - Specialized Geriatric Services (SGS), PTT(J0525-0225)

Job Number:

J0525-0225

Job Title:

Social Worker - Specialized Geriatric Services (SGS), PTT(J0525-0225)

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary

Social Worker - Specialized Geriatric Services (SGS)
Your goal in this position is to provide client-centered psychosocial assessments of the emotional, physical, cognitive and social needs of patients and their families in the Specialized Geriatric Services (SGS) unit. You will also assist the patient and family in developing and enhancing coping skills related to the social and emotional needs and problems that may accompany or predate illness/disability and hospitalization. We also want you to have a great network of connections in the care community, so you can refer patients to wide variety of community services, including retirement /long term care rehab facilities and complex continuing care. You also have great interpersonal skills, and you effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Provide client-centred assessments of emotional, physical, cognitive and social needs and capabilities of the patients and their families
  
• Prepare a treatment plan to meet the needs and problems identified in the psychosocial assessment with cooperation of multidisciplinary team
  
• As appropriate, formulate a discharge plan with patient, family, and health care team utilizing appropriate community resources; recognizing and giving consideration to current needs, strengths, and limitations of patient, family, and resources as they may have developed/changed during the patient’s stay
  
• Follow through and co-ordinate the discharge plan
  
• Facilitate comprehensive discharge planning with patient, family and health care team utilizing appropriate community resources
  
• Maintain excellent knowledge of and close liaison with hospital & community resources, i.e., Local Health Integration Network, Social Assistance, Ontario Disability Support Program, Trillium Drug Programs, etc.
  
• Advocate for the patient/family and community to ensure the patients’ rights are recognized and appropriate services are created/provided
  
• Provide consultative social work services to members of treatment team, hospital staff, and community
  
• Foster an environment that promotes patient/family centered care and inter-professional collaboration
  
• Participate in MSW student supervision

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work
  
• Current certificate of registration from the College of Social Work of Ontario and in good standing
  
• 3+ years related experience in geriatric mental health and addictions.
  
• Demonstrated experience working with older adults and seniors with mental health (including dementia) and/or substance use issues, chronic health issues, cognitive impairment, and responsive behaviours is required.
  
• Home visiting and community experience
  
• Community navigation and resource counselling experience

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Temporary position (12 Months), with 8 hour day shifts in the Specialized Geriatric Services (SGS). We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. #INDHP #LI-BRI

How to Apply

Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.