Shoreham Village is looking for a Full Time Permanent Social Worker - LTC
Reporting to the Senior Director, LTC.
Qualifications:
Bachelors' degree in Social Work
Masters' degree in Social Work considered an asset
Registered with the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers
Experience in palliative care, dementia care, geriatrics, mental health and/or long term care preferred
Must have own vechicle or access to reliable transportation
Major Responsibilities:
Coordinates admissions, discharges and transfers.
Provides support for residents and family
Responds to needs for resources for residents and interdisciplinary team.
Participates in corporate initiatives
Participates/chairs care conferencing
Leads and facilitates quarterly family council meetings
American Sign Language considered an asset
Tasks:
Serves as a resource for residents and their families advocating with internal and community contacts.
Maintins appropriate documentation on medical records.
Maintains case notes on residents as needed.
Counsels clients and patients in individual and group sessions.
Supports and understands needs of people in transition.
Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients' mental health, medical or physical condition and to assess clients' needs.
Declares vacancies and coordinates transfers.
Facilitates admissions process (e.g., completes and sends paperwork, communicates with residents and/or family, orientates residents)
Provides one to one support to resident and/or families (e.g., discharge information, providing transitional counselling)
Provides conflict resolution.
Completes lease signing with resident or power of attorney when necessary.
Facilitates the completion of documents in accordance with the Personal Directives Act.
Completes other tasks as required.
Hours of work:
Full Time Day - 80 Hours Biweekly
Start Date: January 19th 2025
Salary:
As per Shoreham Scale
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Shoreham is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicant. We thank all applicants however only selected applicants for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $32.79-$41.41 per hour
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Store discount
Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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