Job Description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Theology/theological studies
• Counselling psychology
• Social work, general

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Palliative care

Work setting

• Community service organization

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Record observations
• Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients’ current and potential functioning levels
• Perform administrative tasks
• Maintain accurate records
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
• Be the patient advocate
• Analyse clients' capabilities and expectations related to life activities through observation, interviews and formal assessments
• Provide end-of-life counselling and bereavement support to patients and their families

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Accreditation or registration with the appropriate national, provincial or territorial professional association

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Counselling

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Collaborative
• Accountability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities

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