Job Description

At Moira Place Long Term Care Home, located in the friendly Municipality of Tweed, just minutes north of Belleville, our caring and highly skilled staff promotes family and community involvement to enrich the lives of our residents. What sets us apart is our service and our commitment to "Care" in everything we do.

The

Social Service Worker

acts as an advocate for the residents of

Moira Place Long Term Care Home,

while promoting an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality for our residents. Reporting to the Administrator, you will effectively utilize your communication skills to build and maintain productive relationships with residents and families in a manner consistent with the mission and values of Moira Place. You will provide quality support to our residents and their families through effective mental health and wellbeing assessments and liaising with management and service providers.

Responsibilities:

Support resident well-being through assessments, counseling, care conferences, annual reviews, and family engagement Build strong relationships with residents, families, and staff to foster positive dynamics and advocate effectively Connect residents and families with community resources to enhance coping capacity and to promote self-advocacy Utilize assessments to develop and coordinate accessible and responsive resident treatment programs Identify resident challenges and utilize evidence-based research to identify strategies for improving psychosocial interventions, best practices, and resident outcomes. Address concerns, participate in investigations, and support complaint resolution Collaborate with community partners and care providers to enhance overall care Provide one-on-one counseling to residents able to engage in the process Mentor and train staff in specialized psychosocial approaches as needed Represent the Home positively through public relations efforts and community involvement Work closely with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care Maintain accurate, timely documentation and perform audits to support quality assurance

Qualifications:

Must have a current certificate or degree in Social Service Work, be a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) in good standing Experience and/or education in gerontology or other field relating to seniors is preferred Experience in a long-term care setting and resident/patient advocacy preferred Possesses sound judgement and strong interpersonal skills Ability to liaison with, and have familiarity of, the workings of the Ministry of Health, LHIN, the hospital and other community resources

Why Choose Moira Place?

Leading edge health care technology Fully accredited, with leading compliance results Opportunities for career growth and professional development Top-quartile waitlist performance Early adopter of adult Montessori concepts, with best-in-class restorative care program A pacesetter in adopting long-term care Best Practice
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

AON Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person