Gain Community Team Social Worker - Scarborough, Canada - Senior Persons Living Connected

Senior Persons Living Connected

Verified Company

Scarborough, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Full time

Description

Mission Statement:
Understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative supports.

Vision Statement:
Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life.

Position::Gain Social Worker

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (Full Time; Permanent)

Reports to:
Gain Manager

Date Posted::March,15, 2024

Deadline::Until position is filled

Responsibilities:

1.

Participate in inter-professional Comprehensive Geriatrics Assessment (CGA):

Complete clinical triage for new referrals
Gather and record data within all domains of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
Conduct interview with patient and family, utilizing strengthbased and personcentred approach
Implement care plans, in collaboration with patient and caregiver/s, to maximize independence at the highest level possible

2.

Provides patient and family-centred case management:

Conduct assessments, prepare personcentred/goaloriented care plans, and provide case management for patients, as part of the GAIN Community Team
Provide crisis management, counseling and followup plans, as required, including liaising with the patient's family/caregiver and/or other care providers
Participate in regular meetings with the Director of Care Services and the interprofessional team to assist in program development and ongoing monitoring and evaluation

3.

System navigation, information and referrals:

Focus on supporting patients to manage transitions, whether between GAIN's own services or across multiple service provider
Participate in the prevention of adverse outcomes through environment optimizing, and provide support to assist in minimizing the risk of traumatic and adverse events (medically and psychosocially)

4.

Promote health and safety of patients, staff and self:

Comply with the Seniors Persons Living Connected "Client Safety," "Risk Management," and "Health and Safety" policies, and regulated requirements of affiliated professional association
Work safely at all times and ensure the safety of self, coworkers and patients by preventing hazard and reporting hazards to the supervisor

5.

Ensure quality of service provision and continuous quality improvements:

Identify and report concerns or issues to the supervisor immediately
Monitor, evaluate, and make recommendations on quality of standards and procedures

_Other duties that may be assigned from time to time__:_**
Education:

Master's Degree in Social Work is an asset
Membership in good standing with a regulatory body in Ontario
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) required
Certificate/s in counselling an asset
Valid First Aid and CPR certificate an asset

Experience & Skills:

Two to three (23) years' experience working with an interprofessional team in a healthcare setting
Experience working with older adult population and knowledge of geriatric conditions
Extensive knowledge on how to effectively serve an increasingly aging population with complex medical, functional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs
Knowledge of assessment, counseling, and case management
Sound understanding of community resources (social, legal, health and financial)
Good assessment skills for evaluating dementias, cognitive impairments, depressions, and deliriums, mental health and addictions
Sensitive to the cultural needs of patients from various ethnic groups
Excellent interpersonal, communication, decisionmaking and assessment skills
Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a busy multidisciplinary situation
Experience in conducting home visits for patient care an asset
Fluency in a second language an asset

Working Conditions:

Required to work at satellite sites (remotely), in patient's home, inclinic, and with caregivers,
Required to work occasional evening and weekend hours
Regular interruptions to support patients'/patients' needs and crises
Regular exposure to computer terminal
May be exposed to infectious wastes, conditions, and communicable diseases
Interacts with patients, family members, staff, visitors, and government agencies

Other: