Social Worker for a long-term care home. Part-time independent contractor position,up to 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: - 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.
- In collaboration with the clinical leadership, responsible for Pathways System and/or communication with health services’ Transition Services.
- Provides transitional support to family and Residents upon Move-In, documenting as per Park Place policies.
- Participates in Move-Out planning, and provides follow-up after moving out, as necessary.
- Promotes Resident autonomy in decision-making for health care, personal, and financial matters.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Participates in care conferences. Assists in resolving family issues ad complaints if appropriate.
- Completes required documentation (i.e. social history, assessment, progress notes,) in a timely manner.
- Attends and participates in appropriate committees and meetings (e.g. Leadership Team, End of Life Committee).
- Attends applicable in-services and participates in orientation, in-service training and counseling of employees on a request basis.
- 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.
- In collaboration with Recreation Department plans and conducts Memorial Services.
- Preforms other duties as required.
- Coordinates and participates in MDS data entry by communicating with direct care staff, interdisciplinary health professionals, and family.
- 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.
