Registered Social Worker
Core
Provides social work services, therapeutic counseling, and advocacy for residents and families in a long-term care home.
Role type
Registered Social Worker (Long-Term Care)
Builds
Care plans, therapeutic programs, and advocacy outcomes for residents.
Domain
Healthcare / Long-Term Care / Geriatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
resident assessment, care planning, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, grief counseling, legislative compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
psychogeriatric expertise (Alzheimer's, dementia), RAI-MDS and PointClickCare software proficiency, community partner liaison
Responsibilities
Participate in resident admission, transfer, and discharge processes; provide therapeutic counseling; advocate for resident rights; collaborate on interdisciplinary care planning; supervise social work students; liaise with government departments for benefits; maintain regulatory records.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC