Social Worker - AgeCare South Terrace
Core
Provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and advocacy to support residents and families in a long-term care setting, addressing adjustment, grief, health transitions, and end-of-life planning.
Role type
Licensed Social Worker (Geriatric Care)
Builds
Individualized care plans and psychosocial support services for long-term care residents and their families
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care / Geriatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Psychosocial assessment, counseling, advocacy, care planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, conflict resolution, legal/financial guidance
Preferred skills
Geriatric population experience
Technologies
MDS assessments, Care Plan documentation
Responsibilities
Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments and ongoing support for residents and families; Advocate for residents' rights, dignity, and quality of life; Provide education and referrals for community services, healthcare, and legal matters; Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care planning and transitions; Complete required documentation including MDS assessments and Care Plan sections; Conduct pre-screening of potential resident admissions; Participate in care conferences and mediate conflicts between residents, families, and staff.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
