Social Worker – Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville, NS - Jobs in Kentville, NS

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Seeking a career where every day is different, and every day is rewarding Consider Continuing Care! Health Association Nova Scotia is partnering with the Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care to support with the recruitment of Allied Health Professionals and other healthcare workers across Nova Scotia.Want to be part of an interdisciplinary team that helps people to live well in the place they call home If so, we want you!Evergreen Home for Special Care is a privately owned continuous care provider located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. Licensed by the Department of Health, Evergreen provides care for its residents regardless of age, sex, race, creed, and social status.Key Responsibilities:The Social Worker position is a day-to-day operation of the facility with focus promoting the social work profession in long term care by providing bio-psychosocial assessments in a resident centred care environment, counselling and support for staff.Qualifications:

• Completion of a minimum of Bachelors Degree in Social Work
• Completion of Master in Social Work or current enrolment in masters program is an asset.
• Must be a Registered Social Worker in Nova Scotia or eligible for registration in the province.

• Must have at least two years of social work professional experience.• Certificate in Gerontology or working experience with the seniors population is an assetResponsibilities:

• Reports directly to the Directors of Nursing
• Facilitates admission and in-house transfers for residents in close collaboration with Directors of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) as well as other departments.
• Conducts pre-admission and on-going assessments of residents bio-psycho- ocio-cultural needs. Working in consultation with the DON/ ADON.
• Addresses issues and challenges presented by and/or regarding residents and family members through individual support/counselling, group work, etc.
• Investigates complaints related to resident abuse, and/ or reports critical incidents as directed by DON or ADON
• Coordinates and facilitates multi-team meetings and resident/family council meetings
• Keeps accurate and timely documentation following facility processes.
• Maintains accurate statistical record as assigned
• Creates community linkages that will benefit the residents.
• Plans and implements interventions for challenging behaviours in collaboration with internal and external resources.
• Chair or sit on various committees to promote resident and staff safety.
• Provides staff support and education as appropriate. Provide debriefing as required.
• Liaison with (but not limited to) Department of Health, hospital discharge planners, placement officers, IWK, DCS/ Community Social Workers, and school and other community partners.
• Facilitates special needs requests for residents as appropriate.
• Advocates for the best interest of residents
• Develop tools / kits / pamphlets, and other informational materials that will benefit residents /family members and staff.
• Familiar with advance directives, power of attorney, and other pertinent legislation that may impact residents in long term care. Able to assist families in navigation of processes to identify these key people.
• Participates in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning
• Experience working with all ages preferred, pedantic experience considered an asset.

Skills Needed:

• Resident centred care as the core motivator for service delivery
• Be well versed in dealing with people with various backgrounds and personalities
• Strong understanding and advocate of best practices in healthcare
• Strong computer and analytical skills
• Must have the ability to deal with complex situations and make sound recommendations
• Ability to network and develop strong relationship with team members and community partners.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills

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