Social Worker II - Continuing Care
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Job details
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Transition Company:
- Assisted Living Alberta
- Classification:
- Social Worker II
- Union:
- HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program:
- Home and Community Care
- Primary Location:
- CN Tower
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- Not Applicable
- FTE:
- 1.00
- Posting End Date:
- 06-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class:
- Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available:
- 23-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date:
- 31-OCT-2027
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 12
- Shifts per cycle:
- 60
- Shift Pattern:
- Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off:
- As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary:
- $42.14
- Maximum Salary:
- $56.02
- Vehicle Requirement:
- Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work.
Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
Additional Required Qualifications:Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). The candidate will have proven communication skills to work cooperatively and effectively with the healthcare team members, patients and their families in a fast-paced environment. Strong professional judgment, initiative, and effective time management skills. At the time of interview, you may be required to demonstrate your computer knowledge and proficiency by completing a hands-on assessment. You must demonstrate sufficient typing speed to meet workload demand and navigate through various computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook and Internet. The successful candidate will work independently in clients’ homes, which could include congregate settings, single family dwellings, condos and/or walk-up apartments. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carry medical bags, which weigh approximately 25-30 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in a Continuing Care setting. Knowledge of Connect Care. Palliative Care Experience.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Social Worker II at Alberta Health Services will provide continuing care support to clients in their homes, working independently and with the healthcare team, patients and families. The role involves travelling to client homes and coordinating care in a fast-paced setting.
Requirements
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in Social Work, active or eligible ACSW registration, and BCLS-HCP certification. They also need strong communication, professional judgment, time management and computer skills, plus a driver's licence and vehicle.
Skills
- Social work practice
- Continuing care
- In-home client support
- Care coordination
- Professional judgment
- Communication
- Time management
- Connect Care
- Palliative care
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Visio
- Outlook
- Typing
- Independent work
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Driving
- Lifting and carrying medical bags
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Social Worker
- Continuing Care
- Home and Community Care
- Social Work
- Alberta College of Social Workers
- ACSW
- BCLS-HCP
- Connect Care
- Palliative Care
- Home care
- In-home support
- Healthcare social work
- Microsoft Office
- Visio
- Outlook
- Health care
- Alberta Health Services
- Community care
- Clinical social work
- Case management
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- ACSW registration
- BCLS-HCP
Tools
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Visio
- Outlook
- Connect Care
Fields of study
- Social Work
Own vehicle
Yes