Social Worker; BSW), Home Health​/Fraser Hope Lodge

Overview

We are currently looking to fill a Relief Part-Time opportunity for a Social Worker
- Home Health located in Hope, BC
. This postion is available until December 3, 2025 or until return or incumbent.

Salary:
The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour.

• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the client through the use of interpersonal and interviewing techniques in person and/or over the telephone to ensure the client's choice and autonomy in decision-making and care planning, including the client's right to dignity and privacy.
• Using a Care Management approach, collaborates with the client and family to conduct and document an individualized client assessment in person and/or over the telephone; develops an individualized client care/health improvement plan which reflects the client's goals and priorities with an emphasis on self-management; coaches client and/or family to increase their skills and confidence in managing the client's health.
• Provides direct client care and identifies other care services required in accordance with applicable guidelines, policies and evidence-based best practice; provides comprehensive explanations of care to the client and family as appropriate.
• Initiates and evaluates the appropriateness and effectiveness of the short and long term care plan to meet specific client goals; develops next steps in collaboration with the client and family; develops and supports a transition process for achieving client care goals across the care continuum including discharge and/or transfer to other services, as required.
• Accesses system information and resources to review client data such as medical history, progress notes, consultation reports, lab reports and incorporates findings into the care plan; plans, organizes and establishes priorities by using resources effectively and efficiently; responds to unanticipated events and/or changing client or service assignment needs, as needed.
• Documents assessments, care provision and client responses according to professional standards and established guidelines including computerized records and databases; maintains related records, documentation and statistics; prepares reports in accordance with established standards and procedures, as required.
• Provides health education to the client/family/caregiver to increase their knowledge regarding client's health and to promote/enhance the client's health status by teaching relevant procedures appropriate for care needs; develops relevant informational materials and participates in staff education programs, as required to orient new staff.
• Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective and consistent client care planning and delivery; ensures care planning information and/or significant clinical changes is communicated to the client, family and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Advocates for system/program changes that will enhance the capacity to support the client/ family/caregiver; demonstrates skills in using a systems perspective to plan, organize and establish priorities and to use resources more effectively and efficiently.
• Provides input in the development and revision of standards of care, policies and procedures and advocates for improvements in clinical practice, health care and health care services; participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives within the program by providing recommendations to the Manager.
• Maintains a safe environment through adherence to internal and external policies/guidelines/ legislation and reporting through appropriate systems.
• Assists with the orientation of clinical and ancillary staff by developing and providing relevant informational material and acting as a mentor and/or preceptor, where appropriate.
• Identifies learning goals, maintains and updates current clinical competence and develops competencies and/or knowledge within the designated clinical area of practice.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work. Two (2) years' recent, related clinical experience working with complex geriatric clients and/or adults with chronic illnesses in a community health setting.
• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Valid BC Driver's license and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and competence in the areas of gerontology, geriatrics and adults living with chronic illnesses.
• Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments and provide care through therapeutic interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management models.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively.
• Knowledge of broad health…