Social Service Worker, Long-Term Care (Ottawa)

Social Service Worker, Long-Term Care (Ottawa)

06 Sep
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Résidence St-Louis
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Ottawa

06 Sep

Résidence St-Louis

Ottawa

Job Category : Allied Health Professionals Full-Time On-site POSITION TYPE : Temporary, Full-time, Day , 75 hours / pay period, 1,0 FTE SALARY SCALE : $31.472 to $37.026 per hour At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning.

Bruyère Health

Saint-Louis Long-Term Care is a 198 bed Long-Term Care (LTC) home with convalescent care, peritoneal dialysis and respite programs situated in a quiet residential neighborhood on a picturesque setting on the edge of the Ottawa river. We are a designated francophone organization and are proud to serve clients in both official languages. We value our employees and their professional development.

Employees can participate in training the next generation of students as preceptors and teachers within our Living Classroom, and participate in committees, research and innovation projects, dedicated to continuous improvement. Working within our LTC programs at Bruyère Health offers you the chance to work for a large not-for-profit corporation within a compassionate and tight-knit community. It is an prospect to get to know teammates, residents and families, build long-lasting relationships and to have a rewarding career caring for vulnerable residents who need and deserve your care.

Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable) Wellness program and on-site gyms Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program Free parking and accessible by public transportation Professional development and learning opportunities including annual full day face to face education sessions Reporting to the Manager, Resident Experience and Quality, Long-Term Care, you will be responsible for providing assessment, treatment, and evaluation of individual, interpersonal,



and societal problems through the use of social service work knowledge, skills, interventions and strategies, to assist resident and their loved ones, to achieve optimum social functioning. Provide supports to the residents and loved ones through their Collaborative Living Journey –from move-in to the time of their discharge or passing. Provide support to the resident, including through loss of function, ability, roles, and lifestyle changes, while supporting loved ones in the resident’s life and assisting families and loved ones in advocating for needs.

Focus on enhancing the resident’s well-being and experience by promoting and respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident in order to support quality of life and reduce suffering. Coordinate all aspects of care conferences (including facilitating the care conferences). Promote continuity of care for residents of long-term care through the identification and use of services available in the community in collaboration with Ontario Health atHome or community services, thereby promoting the most beneficial placement for the resident.

Two (2) year Community college diploma in Social Service Worker from an accredited college institution. Registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Demonstrate relevant experience with the elderly, behavioral disorders, palliative care, or convalescent care.





Fluent in French and English (Candidates who do not meet this language requirement are eligible to apply for this position and may be considered if there are no other suitable applicants who meet this requirement). One (1) year of experience in long term care and gerontology. Able to facilitate care conference meetings and other sessions.

Extensive knowledge of community resources Able to navigate Home and Community Care’s Health Partner Gateway portal, PointClickCare and other software/websites Basic knowledge of medical terminology Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario’s leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world‑class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating a better health system for all.

This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy.

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📌 Social Service Worker, Long-Term Care (Ottawa)
🏢 Résidence St-Louis
📍 Ottawa

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