Be responsible for ensuring that the social and emotional needs of the patients on assigned units are met
Provide services related to admission and discharge planning
Provide patient and family support
Safeguard patient dignity, individuality and rights
Have excellent customer service skills
Have a positive attitude
Be team oriented
IN PERSON ONLY SCOTIA NY
Education –
Experience –
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Previous experience in adult long term care preferred.
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Two or more years of experience working in a residential facility.
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Experience in individual/family counseling, group facilitation, admission and discharge planning and care coordination.
Skills –
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Individual, family and group counseling
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Ability to provide case coordination, admission and discharge planning with an awareness of available community services.
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Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary care team
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Ability to set priorities and work independently
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Ability to accept and utilize constructive feedback to enhance professional skills
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Knowledge of the MDS, depression and anxiety tools desirable
Physical and Mental Requirements:
1. Ability to read and write at the level of Grade 12 or above.
2. Must be able to hear alarms and intercom pages.
3. Must be able to communicate orally and in writing.
