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Oakville - Canada

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

 As an integral member of the interdisciplinary StepUp Neuro Rehab team the social worker will assess plan implement and evaluate patient needs as well as work with their family and/or significant others. The social worker will enable stroke/neuro clients in their reintegration within their community setting by providing critical thinking and problem solving. The social worker will enable reintegration by focusing on the needs and goals of the patient and family. Will advocate within both the healthcare setting and community for the removal of systemic barriers that negatively influence the delivery of healthcare and the continuity of care using the appropriate resources in partnership with external partners.

  • Conduct comprehensive social work assessments using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical practices and policies.
  • Consider the individual needs and readiness of patient/family/caregiver when providing resources and connecting them to community services
  • Provide education to stroke/neuro patients and their families regarding what to expect as they transition back into the community
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address ongoing patient needs to participate in discussions to help optimize patient care and to ensure the coordination of community based support services.
  • Engage patient to assist with adjustments related to socio/emotional health issues and identify patients network of supports
  • Formulate a care plan to accomplish patients goals
  • Resolve complex issues with patient/family through use of conflict resolution providing mediation and advocacy both with internal and external partners

Qualifications :

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission vision and values of accountability respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

  • BSW or MSW required.
  • Current registration and membership in good standing with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a hospital or community health organization.
  • Experience working in neurology/stroke setting preferred
  • Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with patients/families interprofessional team members and community stakeholders through face to face or telephone interventions class teaching group facilitation adult learning
  • Skillful implementation of planned social work interventions both individually and in group settings with the patient family caregiver interdisciplinary team and community resources
  • Able to address the unique health social and service challenges for the patient/family/caregiver in keeping with Canadian Stroke Best Practice Guidelines
  • Demonstrates a high degree of initiative selfdirection and ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of the health care team
  • Satisfactory employment and attendance record
  • Comprehensive knowledge of community resources and research skills to secure new resources.
  • Care passionately about the needs and wellbeing of patients families and caregivers and the needs of our local community


Additional Information :

Hours: Monday to Friday rotating 7.5 hour shifts 8:30 5:30pm (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $46.004 to $59.637 per hour

Date Posted: May 8 2025

Internal Applications Due By: May 15 2025

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity equity and inclusion throughout our operations policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do motivated by a job well done and as committed to excellence quality and patient satisfaction as we are wed like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.  Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 


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