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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Social Worker ? Term Position ? Temporary Position
Posted on October 15, 2024 by Employer details Evergreen Home for Special Care ? Childrens Centre
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Job descriptionSocial Worker - Term Position - Temporary PositionEvergreen Home for Special Care is a privately owned continuous care provider located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. Licensed by the Department of Health, Evergreen provides care for its residents regardless of age, sex, race, creed, and social status.The facility is comprised of a Childrens' Centre which is licensed to provide 24 hour nursing coverage for 19 children and a Seniors Centre consisting of 97 residents. All residents receive multi-disciplinary care based on a holistic approach to ensure physical, mental and spiritual well being while recognizing the right to individuality, respect and dignity.Programming in the Childrens' Centre is conducted on an individual basis and some of the children attend school outside the facility. Full and part time professional nursing care is provided to children of all ages and respite care is available to families in need. The Seniors' Centre provides care to adults and seniors whose physical, mental and intellectual needs are addressed through qualified nursing care, dietary services and recreational programming within a clean and safe environment.The involvement of families, staff and volunteers contributes to the mission of meeting the needs of all residents of Evergreen.Key Responsibilities:The Social Worker position is a day to day operation of the facility with focus promoting the social work profession in long term care by providing bio-psychosocial assessments in a resident centred care environment, counselling and support for staff.Qualifications:Completion of a minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Social WorkCompletion of Master in Social Work or current enrolment in masters program is an asset.Must be a Registered Social Worker in Nova Scotia or eligible for registration in the province.Must have at least two years of social work professional experience.Certificate in Gerontology or working experience with the seniors' population is an assetResponsibilities:Reports directly to the Directors of NursingFacilitates admission and in-house transfers for residents in close collaboration with Directors of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) as well as other departments.Conducts pre-admission and on-going assessments of residents bio-psycho- ocio-cultural needs. Working in consultation with the DON/ ADON.Addresses issues and challenges presented by and/or regarding residents and family members through individual support/counselling, group work, etc.Investigates complaints related to resident abuse, and/ or reports critical incidents as directed by DON or ADONCoordinates and facilitates multi-team meetings and resident/family council meetingsKeeps accurate and timely documentation following facility processes.Maintains accurate statistical record as assignedCreates community linkages that will benefit the residents.Plans and implements interventions for challenging behaviours in collaboration with internal and external resources.Chair or sit on various committees to promote resident and staff safety.Provides staff support and education as appropriate. Provide debriefing as required.Liaison with (but not limited to) Department of Health, hospital discharge planners, placement officers, IWK, DCS/ Community Social Workers, and school and other community partners.Facilitates special needs requests for residents as appropriate.Advocates for the best interest of residentsDevelop tools / kits / pamphlets, and other informational materials that will benefit residents /family members and staff.Familiar with advance directives, power of attorney, and other pertinent legislation that may impact residents in long term care. Able to assist families in navigation of processes to identify these key people.Participates in ongoing professional development and lifelong learningExperience working with all ages preferred, pedantic experience considered an asset.Skills Needed:Resident centred care as the core motivator f- LocationKentville, NS
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$31.18HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #MB2410046146
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