Job Description

Social Worker

Mission

The Social Worker maximizes the client/family's functioning within the context of rehabilitation, maintenance, or palliation. The Social Worker enhances the problem-solving and coping capacity of individuals and families/caregivers utilizing a variety of interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• To receive and respond appropriately to inquiries pertaining to Extendicare Inc. which relate to placement, lifestyle, policies, and procedures.
• To conduct tours of the home with applicants, prospective applicants, and/or their advocates.
• Responsible for carrying out appropriate 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
• To coordinate new admissions and to accompany new Residents and their families/advocates through the admission process.
• To promote and facilitate a Resident-oriented environment, acting as a Resident/family advocate, where indicated.
• To plan, organize, and carry out social work programs/services to meet the ongoing psychological needs of the Residents and their families/advocates.
• To function as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in planning overall Resident care and participate in planning and development of programs/services in response to Resident needs.
• To facilitate the development and/or functioning of positive Resident groups, acting as an advisor, where indicated.
• To organize and participate in Resident Care Conferences and family conferences, as needed.
• Responsible for organizing regular Family Orientation programs for families/advocates of new and prospective Residents.
• Responsible for providing 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.
• Responsible for documentation and completion of statistical reports related to quality management for use in evaluating departmental performance, identifying current trends in Resident, social, and institutional needs, and as a basis for setting policy and planning future programs.
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (Residents).
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy, particularly relating to ethics, morality, and integrity, as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct.
• To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a Social Worker under the Health Professions Act, 2000.
• 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.
• Ability to initiate and direct own departmental activity.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

What Extendicare Has to Offer

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth, and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning, and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Robust benefits package

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands.

We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada.

Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained, and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Time Type:

Full time

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.