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Social Worker in Surrey, British Columbia at Park Place Seniors Living

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Park Place Seniors Living
Surrey, British Columbia, V3R 5J3, Canada
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Job Description

Social Worker for a 155 bed long term care home. Part-time independent contractor position, 22.5 hours weekly. Flexible work schedule.

Must haves:
  • Graduation For a Bachelors of Social Work Program
  • Current registration with the BC Association of Social Workers
Duties & Responsibilities:
  1. In collaboration with the clinical leadership, coordinates Move-In/Move-Out of Residents, through evaluation and assessment for each individual with respect to appropriateness of placement, ability of the Park Place Home to meet his/her identified needs, and the needs of the community.
  2. In collaboration with the clinical leadership, responsible for Pathways System and/or communication with health services’ Transition Services.
  3. Provides transitional support to family and Residents upon Move-In, documenting as per Park Place policies.
  4. Participates in Move-Out planning, and provides follow-up after moving out, as necessary.
  5. Promotes Resident autonomy in decision-making for health care, personal, and financial matters.
  6. In collaboration with the Site Leader, assist Resident and family members to source resources in the areas of substitute decision-making, guardianship, trusteeship, Personal Directives and/or Enduring Power of Attorney.
  7. In collaboration with the Site Leader, assists Residents and families in utilizing financial, legal, mental health and other community resources to enhance the quality of Resident life.
  8. Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Resident care plan as an interdisciplinary team member. Advocates on behalf of the Resident and/or family as appropriate.
  9. Participates in care conferences. Assists in resolving family issues ad complaints if appropriate.
  10. Completes required documentation (i.e. social history, assessment, progress notes,) in a timely manner.
  11. Attends and participates in appropriate committees and meetings (e.g. Leadership Team, End of Life Committee).
  12. Attends applicable in-services and participates in orientation, in-service training and counseling of employees on a request basis.
  13. Takes the lead in the Park Place Home’s quality improvement/performance measurement initiatives and processes including follow-up with summary and action plan implementation.
  14. In collaboration with Recreation Department plans and conducts Memorial Services.
  15. Preforms other duties as required.
  16. Coordinates and participates in MDS data entry by communicating with direct care staff, interdisciplinary health professionals, and family.
  17. The Social Worker is responsible for both the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and the Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPs) as it pertains to Move-Ins, Move-Outs, transfers, and Social Work scope of practice.

Candidate must be a team player and be able to work independently.

Experience in residential care an asset but not a requirement.

Job Location

Surrey, British Columbia, V3R 5J3, Canada

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