Agent d'inclusion sociale H/F

Our communities offer more than a place to work they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for a Social Worker to join our Harbourstone Enhanced Care team based in Sydney Nova Scotia .

Reporting to the General Manager Social Workers focus with the relationships between people and their environments which are integral to psychosocial emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Social Workers build upon the strengths of patients/families by focusing on existing coping strategies and problem-solving skills past successes and personal resources.

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live work and visit. And at the end of every day you will know youve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Comprehensive health vision and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program

Life travel and other insurances

Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan

Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance

Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program including excellent discounts for apparel restaurants technology fitness travel and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events

Access to continuing education and training through Shannexs Centre of Excellence

Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Screens and assesses resident applications for admission

Supports the admission transfer (to other units) and discharge of residents in coordination with the interdisciplinary team

Provides counseling and therapy to residents and families as appropriate

Prepares funding requests and reports relating to resident needs

Documents per policy and maintains appropriate health care and other records

Facilitates resident care conferences

Responds to inquiries from family members and general public on admission procedures

Develops and maintains relationships with Department of Health community institutions and community groups

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement collaboration and accountability you bring:

Bachelor of Social Work

Current registration with the Provincial Association of Social Workers

Knowledge of social work practices techniques and ethics

Knowledge of counseling mediation techniques and theories

Previous experience supporting admission and discharge of vulnerable populations with complex social situations considered an asset

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988 Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced Care. Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity diversity inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated.