Social Worker (SW-RV24-003) presso Bethany Care Society

About Riverview:

Bethany Riverview is a purpose-built, 210 bed seniors’ residence designed for complex dementia care and support. Bethany Riverview features an indoor atrium, supportive technologies including Momentum resident safety system, integrated electronic health record, and an on-site daycare and bistro, all contained within a beautiful, state of the art facility. 

Bethany Riverview is more than a building. It is a place for caring and connection for seniors, families, friends, volunteers and employees. Our employees adhere to a philosophy of care which celebrates aging in a dementia friendly environment absent of uniforms in which everyone participates equally in daily activities, including mealtimes and therapy. Our employees are committed to providing innovative, empathetic care to our residents in a joyful environment where residents and their families interact freely with employees, visitors and the environment.  

About the Role:

Designed to accommodate a resident population with complex dementia care needs, Bethany Riverview approaches our residents with an open mind and heart, focused on enhancing the quality of life for those in our care. As a Registered Nurse at Bethany Riverview, you exhibit empathy, patience and an open mind in your day to day work.

At Bethany, a career as a Social Worker, is both personally and professionally challenging and rewarding. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide compassionate and client-focused quality care to individuals in a beautiful homelike setting.  You are focused on the resident experience, not task completion. You assist wherever you are needed – at mealtimes, participating in therapies, or helping your colleagues.

What You Will Do

With a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Social Worker, is accountable for providing outstanding care and support to residents, families, staff and volunteers within their designated scope of practice. The Social Worker, demonstrates responsiveness to the holistic needs of residents by advocating, promoting choices, maintaining dignity and facilitating independence. 

Individual responsibilities will fall under six main areas of focus:

1. Resident-Centered Care: Promotes service excellence through active participation with the Interdisciplinary Team to achieve and maintain quality resident centered care within the scope of Social Work.
2. Documentation: Accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of resident care assessment, interventions and outcomes in alignment with Bethany policies and procedures.
3. Safety: Contributes to a safe environment for residents, the team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times.
4. Pro-active Learner: Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives out the mission of Creating Caring Communities.
5. Team Work: Cares for and actively participates and assists the Interdisciplinary Team to achieve and maintain a responsible atmosphere of resident centered care.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
• At least two years of recent experience in related Social Work is required, preferably in the field of gerontology
• Registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
• Able to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
• Demonstrates an acceptable level of reading, writing, and comprehension of English language skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess initiative, good judgement and demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.. 

Position Information:

• Posting Number: 25-9278
• Position Number: SW-RV24-003
• Classification: Social Worker
• Location: Bethany Riverview
• FTE: 0.80
• Non-union
• Unit: Prairie Sky and Poplar Lane CDC (Level 2)
• Position Type: Part-Time Permanent
• Shift and Hours of Work: Days (8:00-16:15)
• Shift Per Cycle: 4 days a week
• Position Start Date: October 31, 2025
• Posting End date: Once filled