Social Worker (SW-CS24-002)

Bethany Care Society; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their compassionate healthcare team. In this rewarding role, you will provide exceptional care to residents, focusing on their holistic needs and advocating for their dignity and independence. Your contributions will help create a supportive environment for young adults and seniors alike. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a beautiful, homelike setting. If you are passionate about community service and have a strong background in social work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous vacation and leave time

Competitive salaries

Benefits and retirement savings programs

Top-ups for maternal leaves

Qualifications

• At least two years of recent experience in related Social Work, preferably in gerontology.
• Registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding care and support to young adult and senior residents.
• Promote service excellence through active participation with the Interdisciplinary Team.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Judgment

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

ABOUT BETHANY

Bethany Care Society (Bethany) is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and adults with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. We create caring communities to support Albertans to age well.

WHY BETHANY?

We offer generous vacation and leave time, competitive salaries, benefits, retirement savings programs and top-ups for maternal leaves. We are committed to employee well-being and giving back to our community. We invest in our people because they are the reason for our success.

For more information, check out this video about Working at Bethany

About the Role:

At Bethany, a career as a Social Worker, is both personally and professionally challenging and rewarding. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide compassionate and client-focused quality care to individuals in a beautiful homelike setting. This will include working with a community of young adults who require assistance with acquiring resources and maintaining connections to the community. You are focused on the resident experience, not task completion. You assist wherever you are needed, i.e.: at mealtimes, participating in therapies, or helping your colleagues.

What You Will Do

With a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Social Worker, is accountable for providing outstanding care and support to young adult and senior residents, families, staff and volunteers within their designated scope of practice. The Social Worker, demonstrates responsiveness to the holistic needs of residents by advocating, promoting choices, maintaining dignity and facilitating independence.

Individual responsibilities will fall under six main areas of focus:

1. Resident-Centered Care:Promotes service excellence through active participation with the Interdisciplinary Team to achieve and maintain quality resident centered care within the scope of Social Work.
2. Documentation:Accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of resident care assessment, interventions and outcomes in alignment with Bethany policies and procedures.
3. Safety:Contributes to a safe environment for residents, the team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times.
4. Pro-active Learner:Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives out the mission of Creating Caring Communities.
5. Team Work:Cares for and actively participates and assists the Interdisciplinary Team to achieve and maintain a responsible atmosphere of resident centered care.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
• At least two years of recent experience in related Social Work is required, preferably in the field of gerontology
• Registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
• Able to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
• Demonstrates an acceptable level of reading, writing, and comprehension of English language skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess initiative, good judgement and demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Position Information:

• Posting Number: 25-8838
• Position Number: SW-CS24-002
• Location: Bethany CollegeSide (Red Deer)
• Classification: Social Worker
• FTE: 1.0
• Non-union
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Shifts And Hour Of Work: Days (08:00-16:15)
• Hours Per Shift: 7.75 hours
• Shift Per Cycle: 20 shifts in a 4 week cycle
• Position Start Date: May 08, 2025
• Posting End Date: Until filled

How to Apply:

Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our team?

*INTERNAL APPLICANTS*Internal applicantsmustutilize [e-mail] address in order to be considered for the role; failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process.

Apply Onlineat:http://bethanyseniors.com/careers/ by submitting your resume and cover letter.

Please note this competition may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.

Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.