Carewest Innovative Healthcare·Calgary, Alberta
The Social Worker assists clients and families with social and financial issues related to continuing care admissions and community transitions. They collaborate with the Community Care Coordinator to develop and communicate effective discharge plans.
Position Status: Casual Location: Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, Social Work Neuro Rehab BW Hours: 0.00 FTE: 0.00 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0800-1615 Union: HSAA Rate of Pay: $42.14 - $56.02 PCN: N/A Date Competition Closes: July 29, 2026 The Opportunity
Responsible for assisting clients and families with social and financial issues related to continuing care admissions or return to the community. Collaborating with the Community Care Coordinator, Transition Services to assist with the development of the discharge plan. Communicating with the client and family about progress toward the appropriate discharge location. Program Summary: Neuro Rehabilitation Program – for adults who have had a neurological injury, such as a stroke, and require additional assessment, recuperation and rehabilitation before returning to the community. Qualifications & Experience:
Graduation from a recognized degree program in Social Work or equivalent program.
Registered with Alberta Association of Social Workers.
Driver’s License
Minimum of 2 years experience in a combination of clinical and continuing care roles.
Gerontology experience is preferred. \n
We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest. We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us. Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours, is required. Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca.
Candidates must hold a degree in Social Work and be registered with the Alberta Association of Social Workers. A minimum of two years of experience in clinical and continuing care roles is required, along with a valid driver's license.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Alberta are often driven by ongoing demand for support workers who can assist clients in community and residential settings. This type of position is competitive because employers commonly look for relevant postsecondary training, a valid Class 5 driver’s license, reliable transportation, and comfort with aquatic activities and pets. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and save time on original job-description research.
