Social Worker MSW

Résumé du poste

The Social Worker provides clinical assessment and intervention for frail senior patients to prevent avoidable hospital admissions. They coordinate care plans and act as an advocate to ensure successful discharge through community and hospital linkages.

Détails du poste

The Social Worker functions as a valuable member of the interdisciplinary team and provides care to frail, complex senior patients at the Hamilton General Hospital and Juravinski Hospital. The role has a dual focus: to prevent avoidable admissions by liaising with community supports; and to provide early assessment and intervention associated with best practice for geriatric patients. The SW assesses, plans, monitors and evaluates client goal achievement. In particular, the SW practices by combining education and related clinical experience to offer patients and their caregivers support, assessment and resource support for successful discharge with an emphasis on addressing social justice and self determination by enhancing linkages with hospital and community services and acts as an advocate for the frail seniors they serve and where appropriate, in partnership with community resources. In addition, the Social worker will actively participate in professional practice and program committees & initiatives that support patient care, and clinical practice. Masters or Bachelors Degree in Clinical Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work Current Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers Demonstrated expertise in complex geriatric assessment, and developing individualized coordinated care plans for seniors living with multiple chronic diseases, frailty, and cognitive impairment Minimum of 3-5 years clinical experience in working with older adults in an in-patient setting, including experience with discharge planning Expert knowledge of legislation that impacts on seniors, including the Substitute Decision Makers Act and issues related to capacity and decision-making Expert knowledge of community-based resources for seniors and people with multiple medical issues Ability to creatively problem solve and facilitate change Understanding of the social determinants of health, and the social consequences and risk factors associated with aging Demonstrated strength in case management, consultation, and teamwork Demonstrated proficiency in report writing relating to assessment, and consultation Excellent written and verbal communication alongside strong interpersonal skills Understanding of diversity as it affects different populations and service delivery Evidence of self-motivation, enthusiasm, and flexibility Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning

Ce que vous ferez

The Social Worker provides clinical assessment and intervention for frail senior patients to prevent avoidable hospital admissions. They coordinate care plans and act as an advocate to ensure successful discharge through community and hospital linkages.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work and be registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. A minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience with older adults in an in-patient setting is required.

Compétences indiquées

• crisis intervention · Souhaitée
• Résolution de problèmes · Souhaitée
• interpersonal skills · Souhaitée
• case management · Souhaitée
• Communication Skills · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Geriatric assessment
• Discharge planning
• Case management
• Clinical social work
• Interdisciplinary teamwork
• Crisis intervention
• Report writing
• Consultation
• Knowledge of Substitute Decision Makers Act
• Capacity assessment
• Patient advocacy
• Resource coordination
• Social determinants of health
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Interpersonal skills
• Report Writing
• Medical Frailty
• Chronic Diseases
• Clinical Experience
• Social Determinants Of Health
• Advocacy
• Self-Motivation
• Discharge Planning
• Case Management
• Social Work
• Decision Making
• Clinical Practices
• Clinical Social Work
• Integrated Care
• Geriatrics
• Health Risk Assessments
• Interpersonal Communications
• Social Justice
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Enthusiasm

Domaines d’emploi

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Medical Social Worker
• Family / School / General Social Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers