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Social Worker Part Time Brandt’s Creek Mews Kelowna, BC

The Opportunity:

The social worker is a member of the interdisciplinary care team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet resident and family needs. This professional position provides a range of services to and on behalf of residents, their families, the staff and the community at large utilizing a holistic framework. Services include a wide range of planned interventions including the provision of financial/legal assistance, adjustment support, consultation, counseling, education and referral following a comprehensive psychosocial assessment.

Top talent, high standards

With 3,100+ employees across Canada, our team includes some of the best in the industry. You’ll work alongside committed and empowering people who will help you raise to your full potential.

A difference you can measure

We’re about improving the lives of those around us and making a difference, every day. You’ll build lasting relationships with your team members and residents, learn their unique stories, and many will even feel like family.

Appreciation through and through

We don’t just employ our people — we celebrate their performance, we support them, and we recognize them for their amazing commitment all year long. Your wow moments won’t go unnoticed as you put your best foot forward.

About this part time position:

What you’ll do:

Support our residents of AgeCare Brandt's Creek Mews to have meaningful life experiences through care planning and engagement of family and multi-disciplinary team
Perform comprehensive psychosocial, care and financial assessments (including, but not limited to MMSE & GDS) as well as gathering information from previous psychological/mental health assessments, health record reviews and admission assessment
Work with residents, families and community partners to ensure residents have access to all applicable community services and funding sources
Be resident-centered in your approach and model our values in all of your interactions with the public, team members, residents and their families

What you’ll need:

A demeanor that is caring, approachable and professional
A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited Canadian school and Registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (mandatory)
1-2 years of Social Work experience in health care with experience in a health care facility/program, ideally in gerontology preferred
Capable of functioning autonomously, independently and interdependently

Perks & Benefits

Being part of a growing organization focused on residents and employee engagement
Job variety, no two days will be the same
Happy, fulfilled team members working in a culture of caring

Send us your cover letter and resume and don’t forget to tell us about yourself. We want to get to know you — what you’re passionate about, who inspires you and why you’d be an awesome fit for AgeCare?

NOTE: In an effort to further protect our vulnerable residents as well as other employees and volunteers, AgeCare requires all new employees to produce a clear Vulnerable Record Search prior to starting work. This search can be obtained through your local police service.