Social Worker I (Full-time)

Social Worker ( Job Number: 26000927)

Employee Type : Full-Time

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.

Person-and family-centered care (PFCC) is an approach to care that recognizes the importance of family in a patient’s life and the importance of their active involvement in planning and making decisions on health care, services and treatment, and health system reform. This approach to care provides respectful, compassionate, culturally safe, and responsive care that meets the needs, values, beliefs, and preferences of the patient, their family, and others identified as significant to their life from diverse backgrounds and settings.

Assess the client’s adjustments to medical, emotional, psychological or social problems and the factors that affect them

Establish, implement, evaluate and adjust the psychosocial treatment plan in collaboration with the client and/or family, caregivers, care coordinator and other community partners

Advise clients/caregivers on the availability of community resources and contact agencies on their behalf when appropriate e.g. Federal, Provincial, Municipal and Local agencies in relation to income security, pensions, financial assistance, etc.

Determine when further social work intervention in no longer necessary and assist clients in planning for discharge

Recommend and facilitate referrals to support services within the community

Comply with continuous quality improvement initiatives of Bayshore

Developing a flexible, responsive system to meet changing and competing demands

Liaise with Case Managers, funders or Government & hospital programs as required.

Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.

Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System.

Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health& Safety risks or concerns

Actively participates in and demonstrates support for continuous quality improvement initiatives

Positive work and attendance performance essential

Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel.

Possess a Master's and/or Bachelors Degree in Social Work

Be an active member in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Provide a police clearance that meets the Bayshore Home Health policy

Possess general computer skills and have access to a computer with appropriate password protection and internet capabilities

Minimum of two years of community-based therapy experience (preferred)

Must carry two million dollars in automobile insurance coverage if utilizing personal vehicle for appointments

As Canada’s largest and best homecare company, join us as we continue our 50+ year tradition of supporting our Social Workers to make “ being the difference ” a Career!

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.”

Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.