Social Worker, Long Term Care - Carelife Fleetwood

Social Worker, Long Term Care - Carelife Fleetwood

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We are currently hiring for Casual Social Workers, Long Term Care to join our team at Carelife Fleetwood located in Surrey, B.C.

• Four weeks of vacation to start
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top‑up
• 50% subsidy on Translink passes

Reporting clinically to the Professional Practice Leader, Social Work and administratively to the Manager, Clinical Services, the Social Worker collaborates as a member of the interdisciplinary team and delivers comprehensive Social Work services to clients/residents and their families within the assigned area. The Social Worker uses a variety of interventions including psycho‑social assessments, resource linking, and clinical counseling to address social‑emotional issues, bereavement, transition and adjustments due to chronic illness and disability resulting in residential placement.

Provides ongoing education and consultation to clients/residents, families and healthcare professionals for care planning. Participates as part of the interdisciplinary team, in in‑services, psycho‑educational and support groups and research. Maintains community resource links.

• Conduct psycho‑social assessments of clients/residents and families.
• Provide clinical counseling services to clients/residents and families concerning adjustment to chronic illness, disability, relocation, bereavement, coping strategies and caregiver support.
• Provide consultation and education to clients/residents, families and interdisciplinary team members on issues related to high risk factors, adaptation to illness and disability, loss, grief, bereavement, transition stress, protection of vulnerable adults, current community practice relevant to residential care, community living and support services, and critical incident stress management.
• Coordinate the admissions process in collaboration with the interdisciplinary staff and provide admission orientation to the client/resident and family.
• Contribute to the client/resident care plan by assessing and advocating for the emotional, social and physical needs of the client/resident and family.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary team conferences and organize interdisciplinary meetings that may include community service providers, client/resident, and family members in response to client/resident or program needs.
• Provide community resource information and facilitate appropriate referrals to services in the community. Maintain an ongoing knowledge of community services available.
• Contribute to research activities and participate in program planning and development.
• Maintain ongoing education and development in the Social Work profession and participate in professional development activities in order to advance Social Work practice.
• Maintain record keeping and reporting including charting on medical charts and workload statistics.

Bachelor’s Degree of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work. One year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.

• Ability to relate to seniors.
• Knowledge of family systems and dynamics, residential care models, dementia, and an understanding of emotional and mental health issues related to chronic illness and disability.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including Adult Guardianship Legislation.
• Counseling and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to develop, coordinate and deliver in‑services, presentations, psycho‑educational and support groups.
• Knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with community health and social agency personnel.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others, work in a multicultural environment, and work as part of an interdisciplinary team and understand the frameworks of other disciplines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability…