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Company Overview

Age-Wise Solutions Inc. has been a leader in providing part-time social work services to long-term care homes across Ontario since 1997. Founded by a social worker, we are dedicated to ensuring that residents in long-term care and retirement homes have access to essential psychosocial support, enhancing their quality of life.

Summary

As a Social Worker at Age-Wise Solutions Inc., you will play a vital role in supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of residents and their families. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload, addressing issues such as loss and grief, mental health, and family dynamics.

Responsibilities

  • Provide psychosocial support to residents in long-term care and retirement homes.
  • Conduct assessments to identify the needs of residents and develop appropriate intervention plans.
  • Collaborate with families and caregivers to address concerns related to mental health and family dynamics.
  • Advocate for residents’ rights and contribute to improved social conditions.
  • Participate in regular peer-to-peer support meetings with fellow professionals.
  • Engage in continuous professional development opportunities to enhance skills.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.

  • Registered member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

  • Experience in case management is essential; experience with elderly populations is an asset.

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with residents, families, and staff.

  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning

  • Current Vulnerable Sector Check and clear 2 Step TB tests prior to start date

  • Professional and Commercial Liability Insurance

  • Experience in long-term care/ psychiatric / medical social work practice

  • Certificate in Gerontology or Dementia Care

  • MoCA Montreal – Cognitive Assessment trained and certified

  • Gentle Persuasive Approach

  • PIECES trained

  • Palliative Care

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable elderly individuals, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Age-Wise Solutions Inc.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-21

About Age-Wise Solutions Inc.

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
51-200

Age-Wise Solutions Inc. has been providing part-time social work services to long-term care homes since 1997. A social worker started the business and pioneered social work in long term care in Ontario.

We believe that everyone living in long-term care and retirement homes should have access to psychosocial support so they can have quality of life. We partner with many long-term care and retirement homes by providing consulting social work services to support them in making a difference in the lives of residents and families.

We provide social work services across the province of Ontario and our network of professionals meet regularly to offer one another peer-to-peer support and participate in professional development opportunities.

At Age-Wise our social workers get exposed to a diversified case load on a regular basis. They are working with the residents, families and caregivers related to loss & grief, mental health, addiction, disease progression, sexuality, family dynamics to name a few. The social worker gains lots of experience right away and and has an excellent opportunity to advocate for an individual and contribute to improved social conditions.

Age-Wise maintains memberships with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the Ontario Long Term Care Association.

We believe in promoting the value of vulnerable elderly.