Social Worker, Mental Health

Who Are We

Located in the Oakridge area of Vancouver, B.C., Louis Brier Home and Hospital is a 215-bed accredited Long Term care facility situated next to the Weinberg Residence, which is home to 40 Assisted Living and 20 Multilevel Care residents.

Our Mission at Louis Brier Home and Hospital and Weinberg Residence (LBHH & WR) is to provide compassionate and person‑centred care prioritizing quality, safety and innovation, guided by Jewish traditions and values.

Our Vision is to be recognized as a centre of excellence and leaders in healthcare.

Our Values
– “CHAI” Hebrew word for LIFE.

• Caring:
  We ‘Show It.’
• Health, Safety and Wellness:
  We ‘Do It Right.’
• Accountability:
  We ‘Own It.’
• Integrity:
  We ‘Do What’s Right.’

Reporting to the Manager, Allied Health Services, the Social Worker is responsible for providing professional social work facility-wide including: pre-admission data collection; admission support to applicant and families; continuous support and assistance throughout the admission and ‘settling‑in’ period; ongoing supportive services to residents and families; and counselling of individuals and/or groups when necessary. The Social Worker oversees Person and Family Centre‑ted‑Care throughout the organisation while in support of Jewish Values and Traditions.

The Social Worker is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, and provides input and support to problem‑solving and decision‑making concerning resident issues and concerns. Social work services are delivered to residents (and families) at Louis Brier Home and Hospital and at Weinberg Residence five days per week. Two Full‑Time Social Workers provide services within the framework of an elderly, predominantly‑Jewish community with diverse ethnic and cultural experiences.

• In conjunction with the Manager, Allied Health Services, the Social Worker plans, organizes, implements and evaluates Social Work services facility‑wide. Assists in establishing service objectives, policies, procedures, standards and practice.
• Responsible for pre‑admission process: interviews residents/applicants; provides information related to service delivery, tours and support to resident and family; ensures all necessary databases are completed and documented on the resident healthcare record; liaises with families, Continuing Care, physicians, and community/hospital workers as necessary.
• Monitors census and bed‑utilization and ensures that bed‑turnover is in accordance with VCH requirements.
• Provides adjustment counselling to residents and families. Assist residents and families to understand expected service delivery levels, procedures and services outlined in the Resident Handbook. Maintains the Resident Handbook accordingly.
• Provides ongoing counselling/support services to residents and families for any social, environmental, economic and emotional problems. In consultation with the Executive Director, Residential Services and Interprofessional Practice, organizes and facilitates resident and family educational and support groups (ie. family support groups, discussion sessions, etc.) and reports on the outcome. Identifies needs and opportunities for support for residents, families and the community.
• Acts as liaison between the facility and the Continuing Care Program; communicates regularly with Priority Access; acts as advocate on behalf of any applicant whose psycho‑social or religious circumstances warrant special considerations; represents Louis Brier Home and Hospital perspectives regarding ability to care for applicants’ particular needs; provides input to management concerning impact/implications for LBHH of VCHA Complex Care policies.
• Provides assistance to residents regarding macro‑level issues, including correspondence, completion of forms, communication with government agencies, etc. Assists residents to utilize community resources.
• Acts as the champion for Person and Family Centre‑ted‑Care throughout the organisation. Promotes, facilitates and monitors Person and Family Centre‑ted‑Care initiatives across departments.
• In conjunction with the Chaplain, provides education to residents, family members, and staff…