Medical Social Worker jobs in British Columbia

Simon Fraser Lodge

Position: Social Worker - Job Description

(Contract Position) – 18 hours per week

Simon Fraser Lodge is a modern complex care facility located in Prince George, BC and is home to 130 senior residents. We provide exceptional care & service in a home-like setting by focusing on quality, safety & accountability. We specialize in dementia care and we value residents first along with working together, learning and innovation.

Job Duties

In accordance with the established vision and values of the Facility and as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care & Service Team, the Social Worker is responsible for Social Services including psychosocial assessment, social histories, move-in and move-out planning, case management, counseling, advocacy, consultation, teaching and working with groups.

You also provide the following:

• Liaise with Family and outside Agencies
• Work closely with the Facility, the Health Authority and other groups/organizations as needed as part of the move-in and move-out process
• Manage financial issues upon admission and make necessary applications to Public Trustee, Social Services, HA Hardship waivers, DVA and other associations as required
• Provide counselling and education to clients and families
• Attend Care Conferences for all residents
• Chair Family Council and Ethics meetings
• Support the Care and Service Team through education as needed
• Make referrals to any necessary agencies and community resources

Qualifications:

• Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers- THIS IS REQUIRED- PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS DESIGNATION
• Two(2) years' recent related experience preferably in a long term care setting
• Experience in Health Care an asset

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Social Work casework techniques, including educational and group counselling
• Physical abilities to perform the duties of the position
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively (including stressful or emergency situations).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and within an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written documentation
• Ability to operate related equipment including related computer applications/software
• Ability to assess situations and defuse crisis incidents
• Familiarity with psychosocial rehabilitations and psychiatric disorders, medications and side effects
• Knowledge of relevant legislation

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $38.60-$42.79 per hour

Expected hours: 18 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Prince George, BC V2M 2B3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• BC College of Social Workers Registration (required)

Work Location: In person