Informations principales
Travel Social Worker – Yukon Hospital Assignment
Poste: Non spécifié
Début: Dès que possible
End: Non spécifié
Lieu:
Ontario Centre (Queensville), Canada
Type de collaboration: Projet seulement
Taux horaire: Non spécifié
Dernière mise à jour: 23 sept. 2024
Description et exigences de la tâche
- Conduct intake assessments and evaluate patient needs upon admission and throughout their hospital stay.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans with specific short- and long-term goals, monitoring and adjusting these plans based on patient progress and needs.
- Collaborate closely with medical staff (physicians, nurses, specialists), family members, caregivers, other social workers, and external agencies to address and resolve patient care issues.
- Manage patient cases, including advocacy, coaching, risk assessments, crisis intervention, and referrals to necessary hospital services and external resources (e.g., financial aid, rehabilitation services, community support programs).
- Facilitate communication among patients, families, healthcare providers, social workers, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure coordinated and effective care.
- Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, case notes, and other documentation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Utilize clinical assessment tools and frameworks to create and review care plans tailored to patient needs and hospital objectives.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW) is required.
- Minimum of three years of experience in case management, care coordination, or a related healthcare support role, preferably in a hospital setting.
- In-depth understanding of patient care needs, including age-specific health issues and hospital services.
- Experience working with patients facing mental and/or physical health challenges.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise between patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Demonstrated skills in case management, patient advocacy, and referral coordination.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Fluency in a second language is highly desirable.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle may be required depending on the role.
- Accommodations will be provided as needed.
Contract length: 4 weeks
- French not required
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
- This position involves a travel assignment to Yukon. Are you prepared to commit to the travel requirements and relocate for the duration of the role?
- Please describe your experience with case management and care coordination in a hospital environment.
- Do you have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW)?
- Hospital: 1 year (preferred)