Clinical Social Worker - Long-Term Care
About the role
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
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
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Registered member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
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Experience in case management is essential; experience with elderly populations is an asset.
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Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with residents, families, and staff.
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Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
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Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning
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Current Vulnerable Sector Check and clear 2 Step TB tests prior to start date
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Professional and Commercial Liability Insurance
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Experience in long-term care/ psychiatric / medical social work practice
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Certificate in Gerontology or Dementia Care
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MoCA Montreal – Cognitive Assessment trained and certified
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Gentle Persuasive Approach
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PIECES trained
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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.
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.
Clinical Social Worker - Long-Term Care
About the role
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.
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.