Halton Healthcare·Oakville, Ontario
The social worker will assess and support stroke and neuro-rehab patients by facilitating community reintegration and coordinating care plans. They will also advocate for patients to remove systemic barriers and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Company Description Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers.
We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!
At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.
We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.
Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities.
As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.
As an integral member of the interdisciplinary Step-Up Neuro Rehab team, the social worker will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient needs as well as work with their family and/or significant others. The social worker will enable stroke/neuro clients in their reintegration within their community setting by providing critical thinking and problem solving. The social worker will enable reintegration by focusing on the needs and goals of the patient and family. Will advocate within both the healthcare setting and community for the removal of systemic barriers that negatively influence the delivery of healthcare and the continuity of care using the appropriate resources in partnership with external partners. Conduct comprehensive social work assessments using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical practices and policies. Consider the individual needs and readiness of patient/family/caregiver when providing resources and connecting them to community services Provide education to stroke/neuro patients and their families regarding what to expect as they transition back into the community Collaborate with the inter-disciplinary team to address ongoing patient needs, to participate in discussions to help optimize patient care and to ensure the coordination of community based support services. Engage patient to assist with adjustments related to socio/emotional health issues and identify patient’s network of supports Formulate a care plan to accomplish patient’s goals Resolve complex issues with patient/family through use of conflict resolution, providing mediation and advocacy both with internal and external partners Cross-training opportunities to support discharge planning and patient flow across inpatient units
Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes. BSW or MSW required. Current registration and membership in good standing with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers Minimum 3 years experience in a hospital or community health organization. Experience working in neurology/stroke setting preferred Experience in discharge planning and navigation to community supports Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with patients/families, interprofessional team members, and community stakeholders through face to face or telephone interventions, class teaching, group facilitation, adult learning Skillful implementation of planned social work interventions, both individually and in group settings, with the patient, family, caregiver, inter-disciplinary team and community resources Able to address the unique health, social and service challenges for the patient/family/caregiver in keeping with Canadian Stroke Best Practice Guidelines Demonstrates a high degree of initiative, self-direction and ability to multitask in a fast paced environment Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of the health care team Satisfactory employment and attendance record Comprehensive knowledge of community resources and research skills to secure new resources. Care passionately about the needs and well-being of patients, families and caregivers and the needs of our local community
REPOST Hours: Monday to Friday, days, 7.5 hour shifts, (hours subject to change based on operational needs) Salary: $47.039 to $60.979 per hour
August 11, 2026 Internal Applications due by: August 18, 2026 REF3668O Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting. Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site. We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation. The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Candidates must hold a BSW or MSW degree and be registered with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a hospital or community health setting is required, with preference given to those with neurology or stroke experience.
Market context
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