Home: Garden City Manor

Location: St Catharines, ON

Position: Social Worker - Full Time

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive and respond appropriately to inquiries pertaining to Southbridge Garden City Manor which relate to new resident placement, including conducting tours of the home with prospective residents;
• To conduct pre-admission procedures including: Screening of applications; Correspondence with applicants to acknowledge receipt of application and to provide information; Pre-admission visits and assessments; Communication with placement agencies; Navigates the resident/family thru the admission process including coordination with the LHIN;
• To promote and facilitate a Resident-oriented environment, acting as a Resident/family advocate. Coordinates and is the homes liaison person for Family Council. Leads the Customer Service program within the home;
• Coordinate, plan and participate in annual and new admission interdisciplinary team care conferences for residents;
• To plan, organize and carry out social work programs/services to meet the ongoing psychosocial needs of the Residents and their families/advocates;
• Provides palliative care support to residents and family as needed;
• Examines and acts on matters concerning possible financial abuse or emotional abuse of a resident and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to address the issue;
• Leads the ethics committee for the home and is available to staff to consult with regarding ethical dilemmas within the home, and works collaboratively with staff to resolve ethical dilemmas;
• Participates on committees related to resident care and operation of the facility as required;
• To function as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in planning overall Resident care;
• To provide educational and consultative services on social work related issues/topics through participation in staff orientation programs, staff development programs and educational seminars for staff, Residents and families/advocates as required.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered under the Social Work & Social Service Act, 1998; Graduate of a recognized school of social work with a Bachelor of Social Work degree;
• Experience in working with Geriatrics; Familiarity with the multi-disciplinary team concept, skill in teamwork and ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting;
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Social Worker in a clinical setting;
• Strong knowledge base for mental health issues;
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to respond to crisis situations with demonstrated critical thinking;
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team player;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• French Language skills will be considered an asset;