Social Worker Permanent Full Time Days Chester

Chester, NS, CA, Canada

Job Description

Join the Shoreham team!



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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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2377737
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Chester, NS, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned