Social Worker

Park Place Seniors Living•Surrey, BC

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Social Worker for a 155 bed long term care home. This is a part-time independent contractor position, requiring 22.5 hours weekly with a flexible work schedule. The role involves collaborating with clinical leadership and the Site Leader to coordinate resident transitions, provide support, and assist residents and families in accessing community resources. The Social Worker will also contribute to resident care plans, advocate for residents, and participate in various committees and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Graduation For a Bachelors of Social Work Program
Current registration with the BC Association of Social Workers
Must be a team player
Must be able to work independently

Nice To Haves

Experience in residential care

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.
Performs 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.