MacDonald Nursing Home

Social Worker (Contract Work)

committed to excellence and quality practice environments; and enthusiastic about a profession in Long Term Care to fill the role of Occupational Health and Safety Nurse. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Social Worker provides contracted consultation, assessment and targeted intervention when residents' or families' needs require social work expertise. Working closely with the Resident Support Facilitator, the Social Worker supplements the Home's ongoing resident and family support services, particularly in complex situations. Services are provided on a referral basis, with priorities and the scope of involvement confirmed by the Director of Clinical Services in collaboration with the Resident Support Facilitator. The Social Worker and Resident Support Facilitator collaborate to clarify the reason for referral, agree on their respective roles and coordinate follow-up.

Collaborates with the Resident Support Facilitator to identify concerns

Provides focused psychosocial assessments and recommendations for referred residents and families

Provides targeted counselling, consultation and support to residents and families

Supports the Resident Support Facilitator with complex admission, transition or discharge situations when social work expertise is required

Participates in resident care conferences and family meetings when requested

Consults with the Resident Support Facilitator and interdisciplinary team on approaches to complex psychosocial concerns, resident choice and family communication.





Assists referred residents and families in accessing appropriate financial, personal and community supports,

Documents assessments, interventions, recommendations and follow-up plans in the resident record in accordance with the home's policies and professional requirements

Reviews progress with the Resident Support Facilitator and relevant team members, clarifies responsibility for follow-up

Provides focused education, resources or consultation to the Resident Support Facilitator and staff when requested

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;

Demonstrate positive communication skills, verbally and in writing;

Ability to work under minimal supervision;

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;

Ability to recognize needs and develop appropriate resources to meet social/emotional needs.

Minimum of 3 years recent experience in a Long-Term Care setting, geriatric and/or Community setting;

W. or recognized equivalent from an accredited School of Social Work;

Member of, or eligible for, membership with the Nova Scotia College Social Workers (NSCSW);

Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers;





The Social Worker adheres to the NS Board Registration for Social Workers Code of Ethics and the Canadian Association of Social Workers Standards of Practice;

Criminal Records check including Vulnerable Sector Search

Salary: Rate to be determined (based Social Worker Scale & Experience)

Immediately (subject to change)

Apply by: To ensure fairness and tracking, applications will only be accepted online. Apply by quoting the position you are interested in, attach resume/cover letter and proof of eligibility to work in Canada for applicants who are not Canadian Citizens to View email address on jobs.swagapp.com be viewed in its entirety on the home's website

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MacDonald Nursing Home provides patient centred care to 136 residents with approximately 300 care partners. The home is filled with people who care deeply about providing excellent resident care and who are committed to creating a safe work environment. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. MacDonald is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

📌 Social Worker - Best Interest Assessor (Antigonish)
🏢 R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home
📍 Antigonish