Social Worker - Full Time - Lakeside

Extendicare Holyrood

Holyrood, NL, Canada
Not specified; competitive compensation based on s...
Fully onsite
Geriatrics experience required
Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
Resident and family advocacy
Extendicare Holyrood is seeking a full-time Social Worker to support residents' and families' needs within a long-term care setting. The role involves various responsibilities, including conducting assessments, coordinating admissions, and advocating for residents while working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Job Summary

  • The Social Worker maximizes client functioning within rehabilitation, maintenance, or palliation contexts while enhancing problem-solving capacities.
  • Responsibilities include conducting tours, managing pre-admission procedures, coordinating new admissions, and facilitating resident care conferences.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, career growth opportunities, and a robust benefits package for team members committed to quality senior care.

Matching Summary

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Extendicare Holyrood is seeking a full-time Social Worker to support residents' and families' needs within a long-term care setting. The role involves various responsibilities, including conducting assessments, coordinating admissions, and advocating for residents while working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Salary

Not specified; Competitive compensation based on skills and experience; Comprehensive total rewards package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Geriatrics experience required
  • Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
  • Resident and family advocacy
  • Pre-admission assessments and screening
  • Documentation and statistical reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Strong problem-solving and coping capacity skills
  • Experience organizing family orientation programs
  • Ability to initiate departmental activities
  • Commitment to ethics and integrity values

Key Requirements

  • Registered Social Worker under Health Professions Act 2000
  • Bachelor of Social Work degree from recognized school
  • Current Vulnerable Sector Check within six months
  • Experience working with Geriatric populations

Work Rights

Not specified

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