Upon admission, our social worker guides new residents and their families through the adjustment process by providing support, information and orientation to the home. The primary focus of the social worker is to facilitate the new resident’s comfort and emotional well-being during this life transition and to provide ongoing support and advocacy throughout their stay.

At McCormick Home, we provide social work support to residents and their families to help them not only through the transition to long-term care but also for ongoing support throughout their time with us. We recognize that health and well-being are best achieved by not only attending to physical or medical needs but also by addressing the emotional needs of those in our care.

Social Work Services

• Admissions
• McCormick Spousal Support Group – Living with a Spouse in Long-Term Care
• McCormick Family Support Group
• Referrals to community resources
• Advocacy for residents involved with the public guardian and trustee
• Public and family tours of McCormick Home
• Counselling for individuals, families and groups
• Education and family support related to dementia and the disease process

Social Work role is intended to:

• Support Residents and their families through the transition into the Home;
• Provide individual or group counselling to residents;
• Facilitate referrals to Community Partners
• Provide family support services via support groups and individual counselling to spouses/ adult children or family members who reside in Ontario;
• Act as a liaison between the resident/ family and government services such as: the Public Guardian and Trustee Office, Veterans Affairs, Adaptive Device Program, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, etc.;
• Ensure alternate services are in place for residents upon discharge.

For more information, please contact us.