Social Worker
- Surrey, BC, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
Social Worker for a long-term care home. Part-time independent contractor position, 22.5 hours weekly. Flexible work schedule.
Must haves:
Experience in residential care an asset but not a requirement.
Must haves:
- Graduation For a Bachelors of Social Work Program
- Current registration with the BC Association of Social Workers
- In collaboration with the clinical leadership, coordinates Move-In/Move-Out of Residents, through evaluation and assessment for each individual with respect to appropriateness of placement, ability of the Park Place Home to meet his/her identified needs, and the needs of the community.
- In collaboration with the clinical leadership, responsible for Pathways System and/or communication with health services’ Transition Services.
- Provides transitional support to family and Residents upon Move-In, documenting as per Park Place policies.
- Participates in Move-Out planning, and provides follow-up after moving out, as necessary.
- Promotes Resident autonomy in decision-making for health care, personal, and financial matters.
- In collaboration with the Site Leader, assist Resident and family members to source resources in the areas of substitute decision-making, guardianship, trusteeship, Personal Directives and/or Enduring Power of Attorney.
- In collaboration with the Site Leader, assists Residents and families in utilizing financial, legal, mental health and other community resources to enhance the quality of Resident life.
- Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Resident care plan as an interdisciplinary team member. Advocates on behalf of the Resident and/or family as appropriate.
- Participates in care conferences. Assists in resolving family issues ad complaints if appropriate.
- Completes required documentation (i.e. social history, assessment, progress notes,) in a timely manner.
- Attends and participates in appropriate committees and meetings (e.g. Leadership Team, End of Life Committee).
- Attends applicable in-services and participates in orientation, in-service training and counseling of employees on a request basis.
- Takes the lead in the Park Place Home’s quality improvement/performance measurement initiatives and processes including follow-up with summary and action plan implementation.
- In collaboration with Recreation Department plans and conducts Memorial Services.
- Preforms other duties as required.
- Coordinates and participates in MDS data entry by communicating with direct care staff, interdisciplinary health professionals, and family.
- The Social Worker is responsible for both the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and the Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPs) as it pertains to Move-Ins, Move-Outs, transfers, and Social Work scope of practice.
Experience in residential care an asset but not a requirement.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate resident move-ins, move-outs, transitions, assessments, and care planning in collaboration with clinical leadership and interdisciplinary teams. Advocate for residents and families, connect them with community resources, maintain required documentation and MDS/RAP information, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
A Bachelor of Social Work degree and current registration with the BC Association of Social Workers are required. Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team; residential care experience is an asset but is not required.
Skills
- Social Work
- Resident Assessment
- Care Planning
- Transition Planning
- Advocacy
- Family Support
- Community Resource Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Documentation
- Conflict Resolution
- Quality Improvement
- MDS Data Entry
- Resident Assessment Protocols
- Communication
- Independent Work
- Teamwork
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Social Work
- Long-Term Care
- Bachelor of Social Work
- BC Association of Social Workers
- Resident Assessment
- Move-In Planning
- Move-Out Planning
- Transition Services
- Resident Autonomy
- Substitute Decision-Making
- Guardianship
- Trusteeship
- Personal Directives
- Enduring Power of Attorney
- Community Resources
- Interdisciplinary Care Planning
- Resident Advocacy
- Care Conferences
- Social History
- Progress Notes
- Quality Improvement
- Performance Measurement
- Memorial Services
- Minimum Data Set
- Resident Assessment Protocols
- Family Support
- Mental Health Resources