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    Social Worker - Calgary, Canada - Extendicare

    Extendicare
    Extendicare Calgary, Canada

    1 week ago

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    Applications are invited for the position of Permanent full time Social Worker to work at Extendicare Hillcrest our 112 bed Long-Term Care Home located in NW Calgary, Alberta.

    Reporting to the Regional Manager of Programs, the Social Worker provides social work services for residents and families within legislative and budgetary parameters.


    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Participates in resident admission process including tours, admission, transfers, discharge, and occupancy tracking.
    • Acts as liaison with families and advocate for residents to ensure they are allowed and encouraged to exercise their rights
    • Participates in the interdisciplinary team process of resident assessment, care planning and evaluation to ensure services are planned according to individual resident and family needs.
    • Provides therapeutic services through individual and group counseling for residents and families, documents on resident's record and evaluates effectiveness of these programmes.
    • Collaborates with Psychogeriatric Consultant in support of staff caring for residents.
    • Adheres to established department plans, policies, procedures, and quality assurance programme to meet all regulatory and Extendicare standards.
    • Provides in-service programs for home staff, residents, and families. Encourages and supports professional growth and development of staff.
    • Liaises with educational institutions and provides supervision to social work students during field practicum. Promotes other quality initiatives and programmes designed to enhance resident care.
    • Maintains all required records, reports, statistics and documentation for both residents and department in accordance with policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
    • Participates on committees related to resident care and operation of the home as required.
    • Liaises and consults with community partners, company resources and professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities.
    • Assists and Liaises with Government departments to obtain benefits on behalf of the Resident and Public Trustee and Guardian.
    • Other duties as assigned by the Administrator

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • University Graduate in Social Work, Mandatory.
    • Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers Mandatory.
    • Previous experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
    • Excellent communicator, well organized, team player with solid skills in assessments and care planning, supportive therapy, crisis intervention and grief counseling.
    • Expertise in working with Senior populations with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Mental Health, responsive behaviors and other psychogeriatric issues, preferred.
    • Knowledge of applicable Long Term Care legislation and standards, preferred.
    • Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices, principles and legislation, preferred.
    • Computer literate with understanding of RAI-MDS and PointClickCare software system, preferred.

    Time Type:

    Full timeWhen you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference.

    By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

    If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare


    Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

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