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Social Worker

Retirement Concepts

Skills

Required

  • Word
  • Excel
  • Outlook

About Retirement Concepts

  • Us At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff.
  • We provide an engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity.
  • We invest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the General Manager and/or designate, the Social Worker is responsible for the delivery of social work services to residents and their families in all Long Term Care and convalescent care programs.
  • Informs resident and family of available services and of resident rights and responsibilities.
  • Performs key role in admissions to and discharges from the facility.
  • Participates in resident care conferences and provides ongoing social work support to families and residents.
  • Participates in continuous quality improvement of the services provided.
  • Include but not limited to: Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose.
  • Continually evaluates and utilizes best practice information/research to improve the quality of assigned services.
  • Participates in determining suitability of applicants and selecting appropriate residents for available vacancies.
  • Assesses and assists residents and families where there is an indication of a psychosocial problem, involving emotional, behavioural and or cognitive concerns.
  • Completes incapability assessments.
  • Leads referrals to Public Guardian and Trustee, and support residents/families with financial matters.
  • Assists with coordination of admission of new residents to the community.
  • Prepares resident social/psychosocial histories for initial care conferences.
  • Provides consultation and education to residents and their families and directs them toward appropriate government and community resources.
  • Supports educational in-service training for staff related to resident rights and social services.
  • Liaises with the Health Authority and other local community physicians.
  • Assists in discharge planning for convalescent and complex care clients.
  • Assists with arrangements for resident out-of-community health care, transportation and counselling services.
  • Participates in the community’s Continuous Quality Improvement Program and Accreditation processes.
  • Attends resident care conferences as required, team rounds, and family meetings and presents information related to the social welfare of the residents.
  • Maintains and updates resident records as appropriate and in accordance with community policies.
  • Council in conjunction with the leadership staff.
  • Participates in critical incident debriefing as deemed appropriate by the leadership staff.
  • Participates in planning and monitoring program development including palliative care.
  • Participate in a variety of committee meetings as assigned through terms of reference (e.g. LTC Best Practice).
  • Fulfils leadership role in implementing and maintaining ethics protocols in collaboration with the leadership team.
  • Actively participates in orientation of new staff, community programs, meetings, committees and educational in-services.
  • Maintains a safe environment for residents, family and staff, through: accident prevention, knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations, the safe use of supplies and equipment and reporting when repairs are necessary, and Utilizing infection control procedures
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Social Work is required.
  • Masters in Social Work an asset.
  • 3 years of recent related experience - long term care setting preferred.
  • Current registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
  • Ability to think analytically and recognize likely causal links to events while anticipate obstacles and solve problems effectively.
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt in a variety of situations and groups and can manage change effectively.
  • Ability to be an active listener and understand the needs of all persons served.
  • Computer skills including the ability to navigate basic computer programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and written instructions.
  • West Coast Seniors Housing Management is an equal opportunity employer.