Extendicare

Social Worker

• Receive and respond appropriately to inquiries pertaining to Extendicare Inc. relating to placement, lifestyle, policies and procedures
• Conduct tours of the home with applicants, prospective applicants and/or their advocates
• Carry out pre-admission procedures, including screening applications, applicant correspondence, pre-admission visits and assessments, and communication with placement agencies
• Coordinate new admissions and accompany new Residents and their families/advocates through the admission process
• Promote and facilitate a Resident-oriented environment and act as a Resident/family advocate
• Plan, organize and deliver social work programs/services addressing Residents' and families'/advocates' psychological needs
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and program/service development
• Facilitate the development and/or functioning of positive Resident groups
• Organize and participate in Resident Care Conferences and family conferences
• Organize regular Family Orientation programs
• Provide educational and consultative services on social work-related issues through staff orientation, staff development, and educational seminars
• Complete documentation and statistical reports for quality management, departmental evaluation, trend identification, policy setting, and future program planning
• Uphold Extendicare's Code of Conduct and complete other assigned duties

General

• Participate in an effective restorative care program applying OMNI Supportive Measures standards and principles
• Participate in and assist with the physical therapy program in the home as required
• Provide input into service and product evaluations to ensure safety, quality, and resident needs are met
• Assist and support residents’ participation in activities when they cannot participate independently
• Use continuous quality improvement tools to evaluate and improve care and services
• Use Risk Management tools to identify and support management of actual and potential risks

Social Worker

Restorative Care Aide – Full-time