Job Code: 26409Status: Full TimeLocation: Providence ManorUnion: LiUNAWage: $32.92 - $35.69Reporting to the Manager, Allied Health & Academic Liaison, the Social Service Worker & Admissions Coordinator is responsible for coordinating key aspects of the admission of recent residents. The Coordinator will provide assessment, intervention, and evaluation services using social service work knowledge, skills and strategies to assist residents and their families in achieving optimal social functioning with the Home, including the provision of psychosocial and counselling supports as identified and needed. Working in collaboration with the Manager, Allied Health & Academic Liaison, nursing leadership team and members of the interprofessional team, the Social Service Worker & Admissions Coordinator will provide the services within the scope of practice and in alignment to the Vision, Mission, Values and Ethics of Providence Care.Skills and Qualifications Required:Social Service Worker DiplomaCurrent registration with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service WorkersExperience working with seniors, families and vulnerable populationsExperience working in a Long-Term Care Home setting, preferredUnderstanding of medical terminology,
preferredPosition Duties & Responsibilities:Conducts facility tours to prospective applicants/familiesProvides information to potential applicants/families regarding the placement processActs as the Home's Lead liaison with community agencies and partners regarding the placement and ongoing support of prospective residentsFacilitates and completes the admission process for all permanent and short-term admissions in collaboration with the Director of Care, Assistant Directors of Care and the Charge NursesFacilitates internal resident transfers in collaboration with the resident/substitute decision maker, facility staff and other residentsParticipates as a member of the interprofessional care team in developing and implementing resident care plans, resident mediation, and investigation in a person centric approachProvides individual and/or group support for residents and families members and shares findings with care teams concerning the unique transition support required by the resident to foster adjustment to the new environmentWhy Work at Providence Manor:A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veteransCommitted to a person and family-centred approachCompetitive salaries with excellent full-time and part-time benefitsGroup Retirement Pension PlanCorporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hiresFocus of Healthy Workplaceand Culture of QualityEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramEducation, mentorship and bursary opportunitiesFully affiliated with Queen's University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutionsLocated in downtown KingstonDisclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care. #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Social Service Worker & Admissions Coordinator, Full Time, Ltc Recreation Services (Ottawa)
🏢 Providence Care
📍 Ottawa
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