Social Worker Regular Part Time SN SWAgeCare Shawnee

Work Location:

Age Care Shawnee Address: 50 Shawnee St SW Calgary, T2Y 1E5 FTE: 0.30

Employment Type:

Temporary Part Time

At Age Care, 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 Social Worker assists residents and their families by providing support and assessment for residents, related but not limited to, move-in process, transitions, finances, concerns and decline in health as well as assistance accessing community resources.

• Assists the Director of Care and Business Manager with the process of moving new residents into the home by coordinating with incoming residents and their Power of Attorney (POA) and providing support with aspects of the move-in process that require the involvement of the Social Service Worker.
• Participates in the residence’s Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of Social Service Work services on an annual basis and provides input to update policies and procedures that impact the Social Service Work practice.
• Prepares and submits reports to the residence and/or corporate office as required.

• Bachelors or Master's Degree in social work.
• Minimum one-year relevant experience preferably in a health care setting.
• Previous experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.

Since 1998 Age Care has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind. We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of:

Trust:
Act with integrity and fairness
Respect:
Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion
Quality:
Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service
Teamwork:
Uplift each other with positive energy and support