Job Description

To receive and respond appropriately to inquiries pertaining to Extendicare Inc. which

relate to placement, lifestyle, policies and procedures.

To conduct tours of the home with applicants, prospective applicants and/or their

advocates.

Responsible for carrying out appropriate pre-admission procedures including: Screening of applications Correspondence with applicants to acknowledge receipt of application and to provide

information.

Pre-admission visits and assessments Communication with placement agencies To coordinate new admissions and to accompany new Residents and their

families/advocates through the admission process.

To promote and facilitate a Resident-oriented environment, acting as a Resident/family

advocate, where indicated.

To plan, organize and carry out social work programs/services to meet the ongoing

psychological needs of the Residents and their families/advocates.

To function as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in planning overall Resident care

and participate in planning and development of programs/services in response to

Resident needs.

To facilitate the development and/or functioning of positive Resident groups acting as an

advisor, where indicated.

To organize and participate in Resident Care Conferences and family conferences as

needed.

Responsible for organizing regular Family Orientation programs for families/advocates of

new and prospective Residents.

Responsible for providing educational and consultative services on social work related

issues/topics through participation in staff orientation programs, staff development

programs and educational seminars for staff, Residents and families/advocates as

required.

Responsible for documentation and completion of statistical reports related to quality

management for use in evaluating departmental performance, identifying current trends

Time Type:

Part time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.


If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!


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.