Let us welcome you home to The Evergreen Hamlets at Fleetwood in Surrey, BC.
Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.
Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.
This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavours.
The Social Worker counsels and provides guidance to individuals and/or families with various social, medical and/or psychiatric challenges, under the guidance of the Director of Care.
This role requires 30 hours per week and will start at the end of June 2025
Responsibilities
Interviews residents to determine nature and degree of problem, disability or illness and interprets data
Assists family members in understanding the residents’ needs and aids the resident and family in working out realistic functional goals for the resident
Helps resident and family members through individual or group conferences to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations
Supports residents and families with problems concerning relationships or other aspects of social functioning affected by disability
Collaborating with the multidisciplinary teams in diagnosis and treatment plans
Conducts psychosocial screening activities determining required specialized psychiatric assistance
Serves on committees as required
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in social work, or one of the following Counseling, Psychology, Behaviour science or related field
Minimum 2 years experience working in a social services field or related capacity; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and professional standards in the field of social work
Understanding of community organizations and social service programs available
Strong counselling and conflict resolution skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners
Solid organizational skills, demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
Conditions of Employment
Clear Police Information Check
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
