Social Worker

Job No : PV2985
Location : Surrey
Employment Status : Full-time
Closing Date : 12 Apr 2025 PDT

Social Worker - Exciting Opportunity at Laurel Place, Surrey!

Pro Vita is looking for a Social Worker with a passion for the elderly to join our team to support our residents in Surrey.

Company Name : Pro Vita Care Management
Job Title : Social Worker (NOC 41300)
Location of Work : 9688 137A Street, Surrey, V3T 4H9
Term of Employment : Permanent
Shift(s): Mon - Thu 0900-1700; Fri 0900-1500
Wage : $38 / hr

Social Worker Must Haves :

• Graduation from a Bachelors of Social Work Program.
• Holds a registration with the BC Association of Social Workers.
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbal and written.

Social Worker Nice to Haves :

• 2 years experience in a social worker capacity.
• Gerontological / Senior's care environment experience.
• Maintains First Aid and CPR 'A' certification.
• Proven experience working unsupervised and providing direct supervision.

Social Worker Responsibilities :

• Interviews prospective residents and their families to determine care needs and provide appropriate counselling to ensure a smooth transition.
• Liaises with outside agencies and health authority to facilitate the planning and scheduling of resident admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Plans, schedules and facilitates resident admissions, transfers and discharges to maximize occupancy and resident / family satisfaction.
• Provides counselling and support to residents and families experiencing transitional distress.
• Plans, develops, organizes, and facilitates resident / family supports, through contact with community health agencies, support organizations and establishment of Resident / Family Council.
• Participates in care conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, statistics and resident health documentation.
• In collaboration with the care manager, provides guidance to staff by promoting new social work initiatives; developing, interpreting and implementing related policies & procedures, and providing in-service education.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates social work service programs, policies & procedures and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• As a member of the site leadership team, participates in discussions and decision-making related to health & safety, resident care, financial and human resource management and general operations.