social service worker - Hamilton, ON, Canada
17 hours ago
Job description
Home:
Baywoods Place
Position:
Social Service Worker (SSW)
Salary Range:
$29.00 per hour and $32.00 per hour
Status:
Temporary full-time, Vacancy
Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario.
Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.
Job Purpose:
The Social Services Worker provides emotional, social, and practical support to residents and their families within the long-term care home.
This role promotes resident well-being, dignity, and independence by addressing psychosocial needs, supporting transitions, and acting as a liaison between residents, families, staff, and community resources.
The Social Worker ensures compliance with applicable legislation and professional standards while fostering a caring, resident-centred environment.Reporting to:
Executive Director
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate, plan, and participate in annual and new admission interdisciplinary care conferences.
Develop and deliver social work services and programs to support the psychosocial needs of residents and their families/advocates.
Provide counseling, advocacy, and emotional support to residents and families as needed.
Provide palliative and end-of-life care support to residents and families.
Identify and respond to concerns of potential financial or emotional abuse, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to address issues.
Lead the home's ethics committee and provide consultation to staff on ethical dilemmas, working together to resolve concerns.
Participate in committees related to resident care and overall facility operations as required.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate resident-centered care.
Provide education and consultation on social work topics through staff orientation, ongoing training, and seminars for staff, residents, and families.
Maintain accurate and confidential documentation in compliance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act, professional standards, and organizational policies.Connect residents and families with appropriate community services, government programs, and advocacy organizations.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Bachelor/Masters of Social Work (BSW/MSW) or Social Service Worker (SSW)
Current registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers or Social
Service Workers (or provincial equivalent).
Experience in long-term care, healthcare, or gerontology preferred.
Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, Residents' Bill of Rights, and related regulations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, resident-centered approach.
Ability to manage sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Knowledge of community resources, healthcare systems, and support services for seniors.
Working Conditions
Full-time / Part-time [specify].
Work performed in resident care areas, offices, and meeting spaces.
Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support residents and families.
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