Social Worker

Job Description

A Social Worker for Integrated Care Solutions will be able to adapt social work

principles and practices to the community setting. This includes, but is not limited to,

assisting the community adult client to maximize social, emotional and cognitive

functioning that promote optimum independence and improve quality of life. Must be

willing to travel within the Central LHIN area and sometimes outside, and ensures

compliance with internal and external standards of practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

Communicate with clients, families / caregivers, service providers and other

professionals to collaborate and coordinate services

Maintain and manage a caseload in an efficient and effective manner ensuring

priority code timeframes are met

Assess the client’s adjustments to medical, emotional, psychological or social

problems and the factors that affect them

Utilize a client-centered approach to identify, prioritize and monitor potential

psychosocial problems and goals

Establish, implement, evaluate and adjust the psychosocial treatment plan in

collaboration with the client and / or family, caregivers, care coordinator and other

community partners

Enhance or teach coping skills . relaxation, stress management, anger

management, healthy grieving

Advise clients / caregivers on the availability of community resources and contact

agencies on their behalf when appropriate . Federal, Provincial, Municipal and

Local agencies in relation to income security, pensions, financial assistance, etc.

Determine when further social work intervention in no longer necessary and

assist clients in planning for discharge

Recommend and facilitate referrals to support services within the community

Comply with continuous quality improvement initiatives of Bayshore Home Health

Developing a flexible, responsive system to meet changing and competing

demands

Demonstrate knowledge of Standards of Practice guidelines of Provincial

regulating body.

Liaise with other Case Managers,funders or Government & hospital programs as

required.

Liaise with Provincial regulating body as required.

Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.

Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping

with the company's Quality Management System.

Participates in proactive Health& Safety activities while performing all duties. Is

responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health& Safety risks or

concerns

Actively participates in and demonstrates support for continuous quality

improvement initiatives

Positive work and attendance performance essential

Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same

only with appropriate Bayshore personnel.

Complete other tasks as requested

We value our Bayshore Social Workers with :

• Highest industry wages for the critical work you do
• Company sponsored Benefits (health and dental) for you and your family
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution
• Paid orientation and paid training
• Competitive travel compensation
• Efficient work schedules with more care time and less travel
• Opportunities to grow in your career
• Company provided Mobile devices for easy documentation and strong communication.
• Easy Access to managers and schedulers who listen and support the important work you do!

Job Qualification

Key Qualifications :

Document and report all tasks / information according to Bayshore policy

Maintain treatment records in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the

Ontario College of Certified Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Use documented reports, individual discussions or case conferences to keep

appropriate health care providers informed of the client’s status

Consult, collaborate and communicate with members of the client’s treatment

team

Communicate with vendors, or other relevant individuals following consent and

privacy legislation

Communicate and collaborate effectively and respectfully with others

Submit all clinical client reports within the pre-determined timeframes

Return completed charts promptly after client is discharged from services

Demonstrated agility in decision making; ability to think critically in order to

respond to a rapidly changing environment

Ability to assess risk, and effectively utilize staff resources throughout all sites to

support patient acuity and skill level of staff members while considering the

global needs of all patients

Ability to listen, engage, collaborate, negotiate, facilitate and entertain creative

solutions in order to enhance patient flow organizationally and mobilize teams to

achieve throughput

Maintains positive and collaborative working relationships within the

interdisciplinary health care team

Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and thrive in a dynamic environment

Able to remain calm under pressure; role model composure

As Canada’s largest and best homecare company, join us as we continue our 50+ year tradition of supporting our Social Workers to make being the difference a Career!

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients / patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc.

Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and / or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities.

We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.

Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.