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.