Social Worker

R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home
64 Pleasant Street, Antigonish, NS. B2G 1W7
Social Worker

Permanent Full-time position

The Home is seeking a dynamic, compassionate person committed to excellence and quality practice environments, with demonstrated team leading skills, and enthusiastic about a profession in Long Term Care to fill the role of Social Worker Services. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Social Worker is responsible for planning, developing and implementing services to meet the emotional and social needs for our residents and their families. In keeping with our Mission, Vision and Values and our philosophy of Person Centered Care, the Social Worker serves as a positive role model; as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents, and represents the home in a positive, professional, efficient, and confidential manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews applications for admission and coordinates admissions to the Home. Obtains and documents personal and family histories upon admission. Orients residents/families to Home and its philosophy.
• Coordinates and participates in Resident Care Conferences. Consults with family prior to review and invites residents' families as appropriate. Identifies social/emotional needs and takes appropriate action in consult with the Health Care team.
• Develops and maintains liaison with the recreational and community resources.
• Participates in departmental and staff committee meetings. Maintains records, and documents interventions on charts.
• Submits a monthly report to the Director of Clinical Services.
• Coordinates discharge planning.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years recent experience in a Long-Term Care setting, geriatric and/or Community setting
• B.S.W. or recognized equivalent from an accredited School of Social Work
• Member of, or eligible for, membership with the Nova Scotia College Social Workers (NSCSW)
• Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers.
• The Social Worker adheres to the NS Board Registration for Social Workers Code of Ethics and the Canadian Association of Social Workers Standards of Practice.
• Safety courses such as BCLS, CPR, CPI and WHIMIS
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize, develop and initiate ideas and programs.
• Commitment to working in an interdisciplinary approach.
• Demonstrate good communication skills, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Competencies specific to position:

• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to recognize needs and develop appropriate resources to meet social/emotional needs.
• Ability to empathize with elderly, emotionally and/or physically handicapped persons. Maturity and dependability required to gain resident, families and staff confidence.
• Ability to deal with confidential matters in a professional manner.

Hours of Work: Non-union regular full-time (1.0 FTE) - Typically 40 hrs per week Monday - Friday (hours may flex as necessary) Paid 80 hrs bi-weekly.

Salary: Annual salary (based on experience according to Professional Social Worker Scale for LTC)

Benefits: Health & Dental and Optional's, Pension Plan (Manulife/NSEHPP (HANS), Corp rate for Gym

Deadline: January 1, 2025

Start date: February 24, 2025 (subject to change)

Apply by: Submit cover letter and resume to Human Resource Coordinator by email @: jobs@rkmacdonald.ca or fax at 902 863-4437. For more information, please contact HR at (902) 863-2578 ext. 292.

Job description: Can be viewed in its entirety on the home's website @ www.rkmacdonald.ca