Job Description

Social Worker

Health Services, Long Term Care

Status: 2 Regular Full Time Positions

Salary Range: $86,443 to $108,052 per annum plus comprehensive benefit package

Work mode: Onsite* see below for more details about this work mode.

Locations:

Position 1: Peel Manor \xe2\x80\x93 525 Main Street North, Brampton, ON

Position 2: Tall Pines \xe2\x80\x93 1001 Peter Robertson Blvd, Brampton, ON

Hours of work: 35 hours of work per week - core business hours are 8:30am-4:30pm; Monday-Friday, however some flexibility may be required including being a part of a rotational schedule for manager weekend on duty and some evenings for events and meetings.

The Long-Term Care and Senior Services Divisions require staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have the emotional intelligence and ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

Social Worker - Long Term Care

The role:
The Social Worker reports to the Administrator of the home and collaborates with other disciplines to manage admissions, transfers, discharge processes, resident interventions, liaising with community resources and provides emotional support to our families.

What you will do:

• As a member of the interdisciplinary team, you will provide input into initial, annual and special resident assessment, care planning and evaluation to ensure services are planned and updated according to resident needs considering privacy, cultural diversity, intimacy, dignity and quality of life
• Provide counselling and support to residents and their families related to admission, discharge planning, palliative care and bereavement.
• Monitor the wait list and liaise with the Home Community Care Support Services resident admissions.
• You will act as staff liaison and conduct tours for prospective residents and their families, develop and facilitate presentations for Residents\xe2\x80\x99 and Family Council meetings, chair ethics and palliative care committees and promote the centre within the community.
• Coordinate in home events and supervise and evaluate social worker student placements.
• You will complete resident documentation in accordance with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers standards, and maintain accurate CQI records, and dashboard entries, ensuring compliance with relevant Regional and Provincial acts, standards and accreditation standards. You will develop, implement and make revisions to relevant policies and procedures as required.

What the Role Requires:

• A Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized university and membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers.
• Knowledgeable of the psychosocial needs of community seniors and the informal caregiver.
• In-depth knowledge of available community services/programs to assist clients and their families to navigate the health and social service systems
• Knowledge of relevant Regional and Provincial legislation including the Consent to Treatment Act, Substitute Decisions Act, MFIPPA, PHIPA, and policies and procedures.
• Knowledge related to of the Consent and Capacity Board and Powers of Attorney

Skills/Abilities:

• An effective leader with conflict resolution skills and strong problem-solving skills to be innovative and creative in developing strategies that successfully meet the needs of clients and caregivers
• Demonstrated skills in assessment, facilitation and counselling, in long term care or a social service agency that serves the elderly
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal and interpersonal skills to effectively work with clients, caregivers, staff, volunteers, and all internal and external resources.
• Strong public speaking skills to conduct presentations to promote community support services.
• Strong administrative skills including ability to formulating and administer the budget.

Nice to have:

• Additional courses in gerontology, and experience with Alzheimer\xe2\x80\x99s disease and related dementia\xe2\x80\x99s an asset

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health (effective start date)
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis up to 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

Locations: Onsite:

Position 1 \xe2\x80\x93 Peel Manor 525 Main Street North, Brampton, ON

Position 2 - Tall Pines 1001 Peter Robertson Blvd., Brampton, ON

Hours of work: 35 hours of work per week - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, however some flexibility may be required including being a part of a rotational schedule for manager weekend on duty and some evenings for events and meetings.

Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel\xe2\x80\x99s Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire:

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• TB Skin Testing

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply online

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. The Ontario government has passed legislation that will dissolve Peel Region on January 1, 2025. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the transition. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.ca/transition.

As part of the Region\xe2\x80\x99s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We\xe2\x80\x99re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,500 strong and since 1974, we\xe2\x80\x99ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada\'s Healthy Workplace Month\xc2\xae with the presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it\xe2\x80\x99s impactful. We encourage you to in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won\'t find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact .

Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant\xe2\x80\x99s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

Region of Peel