Social Service Worker Full Time Medex
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Posted on:
01-11-2025
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Job Summary
Job Description
Social Service Worker Full-Time Extendicare Medex (Days 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. flexible to meet resident needs)
At Extendicare we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our team you will provide social work services for residents and families within legislative and budgetary parameters.
This position is for our Extendicare Medex Home located in Ottawa Ontario.
What youll be doing
- Participates in resident admission process including tours admission transfers discharge and occupancy tracking.
- Acts as liaison with families and advocate for residents to ensure they are allowed and encouraged to exercise their rights
- Participates in the interdisciplinary team process of resident assessment care planning and evaluation to ensure services are planned according to individual resident and family needs.
- Provides therapeutic services through individual and group counseling for residents and families documents on residents record and evaluates effectiveness of these programs.
- Coordinates services of Psychogeriatric Consultant in support of staff caring for residents.
- Adheres to established department plans policies procedures and quality assurance program to meet all regulatory and Extendicare standards.
- Provides in-service programs for home staff residents and families. Encourages and supports professional growth and development of staff.
- Liaises with educational institutions and provides supervision to social service work students during field practicum. Promotes other quality initiatives and programs designed to enhance resident care.
- Maintains all required records reports statistics and documentation for both residents and department in accordance with policies procedures and legislative requirements.
- Participates on committees related to resident care and operation of the home as required.
- Liaises and consults with community partners company resources and professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities.
- Acknowledges and requests referral to a Social Worker for areas beyond scope of practice
- Acts as Resident Council Assistant.
- Assists with recruitment screening orienting and recognizing volunteers
- Other duties as assigned by the Administrator
What you bring
- Diploma in Social Service Work from an accredited college Mandatory.
- Registration with Canadian Association of Social Workers and/or Ontario College of Social Workers is mandatory.
- Previous experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
- Excellent communicator well organized team player with solid clinical skills in assessments and care planning supportive therapy crisis intervention and grief counseling preferred.
- Expertise in working with geriatric populations with specialization in Alzheimers disease and other dementias depression responsive behaviors and other psychogeriatric issues preferred.
- Knowledge of applicable Ministry of Health and Long Term Care legislation and standards preferred.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices principles and legislation preferred.
- Computer literate with understanding of RAI-MDS and PointClickCare software system preferred.
What youll get
- Continuous mentorship support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
- A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
- Employee Family Assistance Program.
- Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.
Time Type:
Full timeWhen you choose to build your career with Extendicare youre joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring turn it into a rewarding career withExtendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
For nearly 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced staff has been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care, retirement living, and management and consulting services. We are proud to be ... View more
