Social Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - Revera Inc.

Revera Inc.

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Full time

Description

Description
Revera owns and operates retirement residences and long term care homes in the senior living sector.

Purpose. Passion. People.
We are purpose driven. We are passionate. We are connected. We are truly out to live our best lives, as we come together to help others live theirs. Join our team today and build your career with us.

The Social Worker maximizes the client/family's functioning within the context of rehabilitation, maintenance or palliation. The Social Worker enhances the problem solving and coping capacity of individuals and families/caregivers utilizing a variety of interventions.

Key Responsibilities

To receive and respond appropriately to inquiries pertaining to Revera Inc. which relate to placement, lifestyle, policies and procedures.
To conduct tours of the home with applicants, prospective applicants and/or their advocates.
Responsible for carrying out appropriate preadmission procedures including:

Pre-admission visits and assessments

Communication with placement agencies

Other related duties

To coordinate new admissions and to accompany new Residents and their families/advocates through the admission process.
To promote and facilitate a Residentoriented environment, acting as a Resident/family advocate, where indicated.
To plan, organize and carry out social work programs/services to meet the ongoing psychological needs of the Residents and their families/advocates.
To function as a member of the multidisciplinary team in planning overall Resident care and participate in planning and development of programs/services in response to Resident needs.
To facilitate the development and/or functioning of positive Resident groups acting as an advisor, where indicated.
To organize and participate in Resident Care Conferences and family conferences as needed.
Responsible for organizing regular Family Orientation programs for families/advocates of new and prospective Residents.
Responsible for providing educational and consultative services on social work related issues/topics through participation in staff orientation programs, staff development programs and educational seminars for staff, Residents and families/advocates as required.
Responsible for documentation and completion of statistical reports related to quality management for use in evaluating departmental performance, identifying current trends in Resident, social and institutional needs and as a basis for setting policy and planning future programs.
To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Revera's Code of Conduct.
To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be registered as a Social Worker under the Health Professions Act, 2000.
Graduate of a recognized school of social work with a Bachelor of Social Work degree.
Experience in working with Geriatrics.
Familiarity with the multidisciplinary team concept, skill in teamwork and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary setting.
Ability to initiate and direct own departmental activity.
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
Vaccines are a proven, safe and powerful weapon in our battle against COVID19. Now that vaccines are widely available and recognizing that many of our staff are already vaccinated, vaccination will be a condition of employment for new hires, except when impossible due to legitimate, established exceptions. _The vaccine must be a _twodose COVID19 _vaccination series approved by Health Canada_._ _This is one more important step to protect both our residents and staff as we continue to battle this deadly virus._