Social Worker Position at Louis Brier

Full Time

Social Worker – Resident/Family Centered Care/Jewish Values and Traditions candidate

Full Time

Located in the Oakridge area of Vancouver, B.C., Louis Brier Home and Hospital is a 215  bed accredited residential facility situated next the Weinberg Residence which is home to 40 assisted living and 20 private pay complex care residents. Our mission at Louis Brier Home & Hospital/Weinberg Residence (LBHH/WR) is to provide exemplary care to residents and families within a supportive and caring community, consistent with Jewish values and traditions.  As part of our resident and patient care focus, we value every resident’s right to be involved in decisions about their care, and we value families’ participation in decisions affecting their loved ones.  Resident and employee safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at LBHH/WR, and as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.  As innovative leaders in eldercare, our vision is to enrich the quality of life of Jewish seniors in everything we do.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Resident Services & Inter-Professional Practice,the Social Worker is responsible for providing professional social work facility wide including: pre-admission data collection; admission support to applicant and families; continuous support and assistance throughout the admission and ‘settling-in” period; ongoing supportive services to residents and families; and counselling of individuals and/or groups when necessary. Services are delivered to residents at Louis Brier Home and Hospital and at Weinberg Residence within the framework of an elderly, predominantly-Jewish community with diverse ethnic and cultural experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. In conjunction with the Manager of Quality & Risk Management, the Social Worker plans, organizes, implements and evaluates Social Work services facility-wide. Assists in establishing service objectives, policies, procedures, standards and practice.
2. Responsible for pre-admission process: interviews residents/applicants; provides information, tours and support to resident and family; ensures all necessary data-bases are completed and documented on the resident healthcare record; liaises with families, Continuing Care,  physicians, and community/hospital workers as necessary.
3. Provides ongoing individual and group counselling services to residents and families for any social, environmental, economic and emotional problems. Identifies areas of need and opportunities for growth/support in residents, families and community.
4. Acts as advocate on behalf of any applicant whose psycho-social or religious circumstances warrant special considerations; represents Louis Brier Home and Hospital perspectives regarding ability to care for applicants’ particular needs.
5. Provides assistance to residents regarding macro-level issues, including correspondence, completion of forms, communication with government agencies, etc. Assists residents to utilize community resources.
6. Works with the resident and the care team proactively to solve interpersonal or behavioral issues a resident may be experiencing .                                                                                         
7. Provides education to residents and families members regarding advance care directives and healthcare decision making.
8. Assists in mediation and conflict resolution as issues arise.
9. Prepares and maintains all required statistics, records and reports.
10. Acts as liaison with community agencies and professionals regarding needs of LBHH applicants and residents, and interprets LBHH function to the community. Represents LBHH at external meetings as appropriate. Participates in community collaborative projects (i.e. Jewish Seniors Services).
11. Ensures safety of residents during all tasks and reports any adverse events or near-misses immediately.
12. Maintains level of professional knowledge/skills through review of current literature, contact with peer professionals and attendance at conferences/seminars.
13. Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Social Work Degree from an accredited university including or supplemented by course-work in Gerontology, registration with the BC College of Social Workers, and two years of social support services experience.

The successful candidate will also possess strong verbal and written communication skills; proven effective interpersonal and counseling skills, including strong team skills, sensitivity to the needs and feelings of the elderly; proven organizational skills and the ability to set goals, prioritize work, and adapt to changing priorities; demonstrated problem-solving approach to clinical situations; strong computer skills; and physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

To apply for this position please forward your covering letter and resume to our Human Resources Department at careers@louisbrier.com