Social Worker - Full Time - Lakeside (Toronto)

Mission

The Social Worker maximizes the client/family's functioning within the context of rehabilitation, maintenance or palliation. The Social Worker enhances the problem solving and coping capacity of individuals and families/caregivers utilizing a variety of interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• To receive and respond appropriately to inquiries pertaining to Extendicare Inc. which relate to placement, lifestyle, policies and procedures.
• To conduct tours of the home with applicants, prospective applicants and/or their advocates.
• Responsible for carrying out appropriate pre-admission procedures including:
  • Screening of applications
  • Correspondence with applicants to acknowledge receipt of application and to provide information.
  • Pre-admission visits and assessments
  • Communication with placement agencies
• To coordinate new admissions and to accompany new Residents and their families/ad...