SOCIAL WORKER

Extendicare Guildwood

Applications are invited for the full-time position of Social Worker at the Guildwood Long Term Care Centre located in Toronto, Ontario. This 161-bed facility, part of the Extendicare LTC platform.

Reporting to the Administrator, the Social Worker provides social work services for residents and families within legislative and budgetary parameters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides social work services to residents and family along the continuum of care from admission to discharge. Acts in an advocacy role as appropriate.
• Provides individual counseling and group sessions for residents and families as identified - i.e., orientation adjustment programs, crisis problem solving, conflict resolution / mediation, bereavement counseling, palliative care etc.
• In collaboration with the Director of Care, facilitates resident admission process from application review, tour of facility to admission and adjustment issues.
• Acts, as a resource person to staff who have identified needs for counseling, referrals or support.
• Participates in providing in-service programs for facility staff, residents and families as needed.
• Liaises with educational institutions and provides supervision to social work students on clinical placement.
• Participates on committees and teams related to resident care and operation of the facility as required (i.e. management team, customer service, palliative care, ethics etc.). Reports monthly on departmental activities.
• Liaises and consults with area hospitals, community social service organizations and government programs in relation to resident care issues and departmental activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's (preferred) or Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited University; previous experience in a long term care setting as asset.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, individual counseling and group sessions.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices, principles and legislation.
• Computer literate
• An effective communicator, problem-solver, leader and diplomat.

Time Type:

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.