Social Worker

Job Details Hiring Organization Carewest Glenmore Park Post Name Social Worker Qualification Graduation from a recognized degree program in Social Work or equivalent program Industry Private Employment Type Full Time Work Hours 8 Hours Salary CAD 36 To CAD 50 Per Hour Location Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V 1P8 Job Description Here’s your chance to be a part of our story! Carewest is one of Calgary’s leaders in exceptional care and we are looking for passionate helpers to join our team.   At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Learning, and Responsibility guide how we provide care to those who need it the most.   With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients, we strive to attract innovative thinkers looking for a rewarding career.   Position Summary: Responsible for assisting clients and families with social and financial issues related to continuing care admissions or return to the community. Collaborating with the Community Care Coordinator, Transition Services to assist with the development of the discharge plan.   Communicating with the client and family about progress toward the appropriate discharge location. Program Summary: Rehabilitation and Community Transition Program (RCTP) – a short-stay restorative care program that supports medically stable adults who do not need an acute-care level of service, but may require additional assessment, recuperation, and therapy before returning to the community. Qualifications Registered with Alberta Association of Social Workers. Driver’s License. Experience Minimum of 2 years experience in a combination of clinical and continuing care roles; Gerontology experience is preferred. About Carewest We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge, and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes, and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions, and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.   We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation, and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 2,900 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow and excel with us. Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. All Carewest employees are required to be fully immunized against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and provide proof of status. Additional immunization records may be required. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca.

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