Social Worker (Bachelor), Long-Term Care

Close Date Location Yucalta Lodge (YLRS) - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 08:00-16:00 ; 8:30-16:30 ; 09:00-17:00 Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $42.27 - $52.81 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Apr. 20 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator or Social Work Manager, the Social Worker provides assessments and services to meet the emotional and social needs for an assigned group of residents and their families. Working collaboratively with other health care providers and the multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker provides direct psychosocial care, system navigation and advocacy. The Social Worker is responsible for providing and developing social work services to maintain or improve the health and social well-being and functioning of the residents.

Qualifications

• Education, Training And Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university; and
• Registered and in good standing with the British Columbia College of Social Workers; and
• Two years' experience in a health care setting, preferably in the areas of Gerontology or Chronic Diseases; and
• Must have a working knowledge of health care-related legislation and community resources and programs. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Skills And Abilities Assessment and Treatment: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.

Teaching

• Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
• Knowledge
• Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.