Social Worker

Social Worker for a 155 bed long term care home. Part-time independent contractor position, 22.5 hours weekly. Flexible work schedule.

Must haves:

• Graduation For a Bachelors of Social Work Program
• Current registration with the BC Association of Social Workers

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.

Candidate must be a team player and be able to work independently.