Social Worker (Regular Full Time - AgeCare Jasper Place & South Terrace)
Social Worker (Regular Full Time - AgeCare Jasper Place & South Terrace)
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About Us
At AgeCare our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents homes and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.
The Opportunity:
The Social Worker reporting to the Executive Director is a key member of the interdisciplinary care team collaborating on the delivery of care to meet resident and family needs at two AgeCare homes - Jasper Place and South Terrace. The Social Worker provides services to and on behalf of residents which include a wide range of planned interventions financial/legal assistance adjustment support consultation counseling education and referral following a comprehensive psychosocial assessment.
What Is In It For You:
- Ensures all newly admitted residents have a comprehensive psychosocial assessment which includes an examination of psychological social and spiritual well-being.
- Contacts resident and family following admission to set up an initial interview session.
- Engagement establishes a rapport with the resident and/or family to enter a helping relationship.
- Conducts interviews establishing its purpose and communicating empathy support understanding genuineness trustworthiness and respect to develop a supportive and therapeutic relationship.
- Utilizes various techniques including reflecting paraphrasing clarifying informing summarizing assuring and interpreting to gather information.
- Outlines the boundaries of the therapeutic relationship with discussion of Social Worker availability confidentiality and sharing of personal information.
- Attempts to establish a therapeutic relationship of trust where the resident and/or family feel comfortable in sharing personal information related to the residents history which will form the foundation of the psychosocial assessment.
What You Will Need:
- Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers is mandatory and proof of registration and practice permit must be provided annually.
- Graduate of a recognized school of social work with a Bachelor of Social Work degree.
- Experience in working with Geriatrics is an asset.
- Familiarity with the multi-disciplinary team concept skill in teamwork and ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Ability to initiate and direct own departmental activity.
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
If youre motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity respect and compassion come join us!
Employment Type
Full-Time
