Social Worker

at  Paramed

JOB DESCRIPTION

Paramed is excited to recruit for the following position(s) to make a meaningful impact to a new innovative service delivery for Palliative Patients in partnership with Chatham Kent OHT.
As a Social Worker, you will assess, resolve, prevent or lessen the impact of psychosocial, physical and mental health related issues for clients and their families. Care will take place within a residential or institutional setting with referrals generated by a variety of sources including government agencies, employers, insurance companies or private payees. Groups receiving your treatment will include clients that are diagnosed with life-limiting illnesses and will undergo thorough assessments to determine their palliative care requirements.

• Conduct client assessments related to financial, accommodation, legal or mental health barriers
• Assist clients in setting S.M.A.R.T. goals
• Design and implement treatment plan for clients using evidence based information, best practice, and clinical expertise
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of government agencies, healthcare workers, and other community resources
• Advocate on behalf of clients and families dealing with mental health or disabilities, chronic medical conditions, addictions, palliative and other situations
• Offer health teaching to clients, families and caregivers as it relates to client’s medical condition
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, client response, and progress toward goal achievement or for need to alter goals
• Communicate with the Health Care team regarding findings, treatments and progress
• Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policy and the standards applied by the regulatory body or college.
• Maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice