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    Social Worker - Toronto, Canada - North York General Hospital

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    Description

    IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

    As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source. An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry's provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.

    Position Summary

    Social Worker, Neuro/Stroke
    Your goal in this position is to provide client-centered psychosocial assessments of the emotional, physical, cognitive, and social needs of patients and their families in the Neuro/Stroke department. You will also assist the patient and family in developing and enhancing coping skills related to the social and emotional needs and problems that may accompany or predate illness/disability and hospitalization. We also want you to have a great network of connections in the care community, so you can refer patients to wide variety of community services, including retirement /long term care rehab facilities and complex continuing care. You also have great interpersonal skills, and you effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. This position supports the hospital's academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and families. #INDO

    On a practical level, you will


    •Provide client-centred assessments of emotional, physical, cognitive, and social needs and capabilities of the patients and their families

    •Prepare a treatment plan to meet the needs and problems identified in the psychosocial assessment with cooperation of multidisciplinary team

    •As appropriate, formulate a discharge plan with patient, family, and health care team utilizing appropriate community resources; recognizing and considering current needs, strengths, and limitations of patient, family, and resources as they may have developed/changed during the patient's stay

    •Follow through and co-ordinate the discharge plan

    •Facilitate comprehensive discharge planning with patient, family and health care team utilizing appropriate community resources

    •Maintain excellent knowledge of and close liaison with hospital & community resources, i.e., Home and Community Care Support Services, Social Assistance, Ontario Disability Support Program, Trillium Drug Programs, etc.

    •Advocate for the patient/family and community to ensure the patients' rights are recognized and appropriate services are created/provided

    •Provide consultative social work services to members of treatment team, hospital staff, and community

    •Foster an environment that promotes patient/family centered care and inter-professional collaboration

    •Participate in MSW student supervision

    Qualifications


    •Master's Degree in Social Work

    •Valid membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers in good standing

    •Minimum of 3 years' experience as a staff Social Worker

    •Acute care and discharge planning experience preferred

    •Experience working with the geriatric population an asset

    What We Offer

    Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals. This is a Full Time Temporary position (Untill March 14, 2025), with 8 hour day shifts including weekends in the Neuro/Stroke department. . We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes benefits, vacation, and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

    FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.


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