Social Worker - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen.

As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

Performs as a member of the inter-professional Medicine team providing assessment, treatment, consultation and education services.

Skills & Abilities

• Two years’ experience as social work / discharge planning within an acute care setting.
• Demonstrated collaborative working relationship with an inter-professional health care team
• Supports ongoing learning through professional development and the coaching and mentoring of students
• Links patients, families, and / or significant others to support in the community.
• Assumes advocacy role in program on behalf of patient / caregivers.
• Provides short-term crisis and grief counselling for patient, families / caregivers and team(s).
• Counsels patient and family regarding hospital admission and discharge to provide continuity of care.
• Maintains documentation of clinical assessments, treatment plans and patient clinical progress.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient / family related to communication and documentation.
• Acts as a resource and liaison to community stake holders and facilitate referrals to community resources.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in geriatric assessment, cognitive assessments.
• Excellent written, verbal and telephone communication skills to ensure effective communication with clients / families, colleagues, health care providers, community agencies, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a strong team player.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and diversity.
• Knowledge of governmental financial programs and resources.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre.
• Always with compassion
• Power of many
• Serve with purpose
• Every voice matters

Qualifications

• Masters of Social Work from an accredited university
• Membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers required.
30+ days ago