Corporation of the County of Renfrew – Bonnechere Manor Looking for Social Worker – Health Care Setting at Renfrew, ON Full Time

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Social Worker is responsible for the development and implementation of the Social Work Program at Bonnechere Manor. The goal of the Social Work Program is to ensure that residents are provided with a safe, person centred, and strengths-based plan of care consistent with Ministry of Health/Ministry of Long-Term Care standards, and compliant with the professional accountabilities of the Canadian Association of Social Workers and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

Social work services at Bonnechere Manor are designed to meet the biopsychosocial needs of residents, their families, and others involved with the residents’ care, and are delivered in a manner that ensures confidentiality and cultural competence in accordance with professional standards. Social services include, but are not limited to; spiritual programs, palliative care support, individual or family therapy, emotional and behavioural support, wellness promotion, and connections to community resources.

Qualifications:

· Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.

· Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, in good standing.

· 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a health care setting, preferably working in a communal care setting, long-term care experience preferred.

· Familiarity of the biopsychosocial needs of the long-term care population, knowledge of gerontology, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

· Sound understanding of relevant legislation, including the LTCHA, Health Care Consent Act, Consent to Treatment Act, Substitute Decisions Act, and PHIPA.

· Current knowledge related to the Consent and Capacity Boards and Powers of Attorney.

· Ability to meet and maintain health and safety standards in accordance with applicable legislation(s).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $70,758.00-$80,748.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application deadline: 2022-04-18