Social Worker/Resident Coordinator

Home: Southbridge Cornwall

Location: Cornwall, Ontario.

Position/Status: Social Worker/Resident Coordinator - Permanent - Full-Time

Offering competitive wages, consistent 2 week schedule rotation and educational oppertunity. Southbridge Cornwall is proud of our new 160 bed state-of-the-art home and welcome you to join our team!

Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate on committees related to resident care and operation of the facility as required.
• Maintain all required records, reports, statistics, etc. for both residents and department in accordance with policies, procedures and legislative requirement.
• Complete resident pre-admission, admission and ongoing social work assessment to identify goals and strategies, expected outcomes for care and target dates.
• Establishes and maintains communications with other disciplines, residents and families, to ensure resident needs are being met.
• Act as a resource person to staff who have identified needs for counselling, referrals or support.
• Act as liaison, as appropriate, with families.
• Liaises and consults with government officials, company resources and professionals in relation to resident care needs.
• Plan, provide or arrange for in-service programs for facility staff, residents and families as identified.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences as required.
• Provide counselling or group sessions for residents and families as identified - i.e., orientation adjustment programs, crisis problem solving, bereavement counselling, etc..

Qualifications

• Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices, principles and legislation.
• Sound knowledge in the fields of aging, gerontology and dementia.
• Bachelor's degree (BSW) in Social Work from an accredited University.
• Sound knowledge of community resources and services.
• Master’s degree (MSW) in Social Work from an accredited University preferred.
• Previous experience in long term care preferred.
• Ability to read and write English as well as understand complex verbal and written instructions in English.
• Bilingualism (English & French) is an asset.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, individual counselling and group sessions.

Interested applicants should send their resume through this posting . We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

In Ontario, Southbridge Health Care LP accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.

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