Social Worker & Wellness Manager

We have a great opportunity for a Social Worker & Wellness Manager to join our team. If you interested in creating joy in life and aging....by caring, connecting and celebrating, then we are excited to hear from you!

Gemstone Care Centre is a comfortable & secure seniors’ long term care home to 130 Seniors, situated on 4 acres of lawns and gardens overlooking the Thompson River in Kamloops. Gemstone Care Centre is consistently voted of the best care homes in Kamloops! We love our homelike feel that is beautiful and filled with natural light and cozy surroundings. We value your wellbeing and having fun together every day. Come and join our exceptional team.

As the Social Worker & Wellness Manager, you are responsible for promoting human rights and empowering people through social services. Your work includes psychosocial assessments, move-in support, and consultations through end-of-life transition. As coordinator for resident care conferences, you facilitate connections with family members, the care team and outside agencies. You support resident financial issues and make necessary applications to Public Trustee, Social Services and other associations as required. As a communications leader, you promote effective conversations and offer guidance on decisions using the ethics framework. As the Wellness Manager, you work closely with the General Manager to implement programs that contribute to overall Workplace Wellness and Wellbeing.

As the successful candidate, you are aligned with our values, enjoy the chance to multi-skill and have exceptional communication skills. In addition, your interests, skills and education include:

A demonstrated knowledge of social work casework techniques, including psycho-educational and group counselling.
Being adept at working in stressful or emergency situations including diffusing crisis incidents.
Working well as part of an interdisciplinary team and have a pro-active collaborative approach to problem solving.
As a strong communicator, you are able to discuss sensitive topics such as death and dying with families and residents.
Having a solid knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitations, psychiatric disorders, medications, side effects and relevant legislature.
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work
Current Registration with the BC College of Social Workers
Minimum of 2 years’ recent related experience in a long-term care setting;
Intermediate level computer competencies (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel).
Current valid BC Driver’s License
Why you should become a part of the Gemstone/Trellis family?

We offer meaningful ways to make a difference: Creating joy in life and aging…by caring, connecting and celebrating;
We are passionate about our values and live them daily: Teamwork, Passion for Learning and Growth, Positive Outlook, Flexibility, and Accountability;
Our workplace is highly engaged, respectful, and team oriented; and
We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working at Gemstone Care Centre and we will contact successful applicants to explore fit with this excellent opportunity.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From $82,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

How do your values align with those of the Gemstone team and how would you see living our values in your role as Social Worker & Wellness Manager?
Experience:

related long term care: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Registration with the BC Association of Social Workers (required)
Work Location: In person

Canada
British Columbia
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