Job Description
The Opportunity
The Social Worker reporting to the Director of Care is a key member of the interdisciplinary care team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet resident and family needs. The Social Worker provides a range of services to and on behalf of residents, their families, the staff, and the community at large utilizing a holistic framework.
The Social Worker provides services which include a wide range of planned interventions, financial/legal assistance, adjustment support, consultation, counseling, education, and referral following a comprehensive psychosocial assessment.
What You Will Do
- 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 resident's history, which will form the foundation of the psychosocial assessment.
- Life Review including early life history, education, family of origin, work, relationships, and interests.
- Identification of major life events: achievements, losses, moves, illness, deaths, and the coping style utilized by the identified resident and key family members.
What You Bring
- Must be registered as a Social Worker under the Health Professions Act, 2000.
- Graduate of a recognized school of social work with a Bachelor of Social Work degree.
- Experience in working with Geriatrics.
- 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.
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.
- Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive HR team.
- Meaningful Work: Your HR work supports staff wanting to bring their best selves to work and provide best care for the resident population we serve.
- Recognition: Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded.
About AgeCare
For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and excited to join a compassionate, dedicated team, AgeCare is the place for you Help us create a welcoming and nurturing home for our residents. Apply today
At AgeCare, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Work Location:
AgeCare Glenwarren
Address:
1230 Balmoral Rd, Victoria, BC V8T 1B3
FTE:
1.0
Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time
Wage Levelling Salary: $ $52.81 per hour