Hospital Social Worker jobs in British Columbia

Social Worker - Exciting Opportunity at Laurel Place (Long Term Care), Surrey!

Make a meaningful impact in residents' lives—join our compassionate team today!

• Position: Full-time Social Worker
• Shift: 36 hours per week, Monday - Thursday: 9-5pm & Friday: 9am - 3:30pm
• Location: 9688 137A Street, Surrey, V3T 4H9
• Salary: $38 per hour

Are you a dedicated Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a real impact? Join Pro Vita Care Management and become part of a supportive team committed to providing high-quality care.

Social Worker Must Haves:

• Graduation from a Bachelors of Social Work Program
• Holds an active registration with the BC Association of Social Workers
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbal and written.

Social Worker Nice to Haves:

• 2 years experience in a social worker capacity.
• Gerontological/ Senior's care environment experience.
• Maintains First Aide and CPR "A" certification.
• Proven experience working unsupervised and providing direct supervision.

Social Worker Responsibilities:

• Interviews prospective residents and their families to determine care needs and provide appropriate counselling to ensure a smooth transition.
• Liaises with outside agencies and health authority to facilitate the planning and scheduling of resident admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Plans, schedules and facilitates resident admissions, transfers and discharges to maximize occupancy and resident/family satisfaction.
• Provides counselling and support to residents and families experiencing transitional distress.
• Plans, develops, organizes, and facilitates resident/family supports, through contact with community health agencies, support organizations and establishment of Resident/Family Council.
• Participates in care conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, statistics and resident health documentation.
• In collaboration with the care manager, provides guidance to staff by promoting new social work initiatives; developing, interpreting and implementing related policies & procedures, and providing in-service education.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates social work service programs, policies & procedures and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• As a member of the site leadership team, participates in discussions and decision-making related to health & safety, resident care, financial and human resource management and general operations.

If you are a kind, caring individual who enjoys connecting with and making a difference in the lives of elders – Apply Today!

• Please note that Healthcare wages are being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, August 2024