Carolyn Konjek
Transitional Lead at St. Joseph's Health System- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Croatian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Registered Social Worker
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Experience
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St. Joseph's Health System
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Canada
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Transitional Lead
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Dec 2022 - Present
Working for Behavioural Supports Ontario through St. Joseph Villa, as a Transitional Lead for Hamilton-Burlington regions. Working with individuals in the community who are deemed high risk to have/are having responsive behaviours due to dementia and cognitive decline, as well as supporting their caregivers; completing comprehensive assessments, while awaiting LTC placement.Liaising with LTC homes, Home and Community Care Support Services, and other professionals to aid in the transition from community to LTC for individuals. Providing education and resources to individuals and families about dementia, aging, and the LTC system. RNAO Designated Best Practice Champion. Partaking in the trialing and development of best practices within the BSO team. Show less
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Mobile Social Worker
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Apr 2022 - Present
Mobile Social Worker at HNHB Behavioural Supports Ontario, a part of St. Joseph’s Villa & St. Joseph’s hospital Hamilton. Providing counselling services and task specific support to residents residing in long term care in the Hamilton-Burlington regions.
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Catholic Children's Aid Society of Hamilton / Société d'aide à l'enfance catholique de Hamilton
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Child Protection Worker
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Apr 2013 - Apr 2022
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Brant Family and Children's Services
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Canada
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Child Protection Worker
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Mar 2012 - Apr 2013
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St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Social work placement student
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Sep 2011 - Mar 2012
4th year student placement on the schizophrenia unit at St. Joseph’s healthcare Hamilton. 4th year student placement on the schizophrenia unit at St. Joseph’s healthcare Hamilton.
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Education
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McMaster University
Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work -
McMaster University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Gerontology