Social Worker Testimonials

Working as a social worker in long-term care has been one of the most meaningful roles in my career. Through my work with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team, I've had the privilege of providing emotional support, advocacy, and counselling that truly makes a difference. Every day brings an opportunity to build trusting relationships, support transitions, and help residents maintain dignity and connection throughout their journey in care.
What sets working with Age-Wise Solutions apart is the strong sense of community and professional support. The flexibility to manage my schedule, coupled with the regular opportunities for peer connection and case consultation, fosters both personal and professional growth.
For social workers who are passionate about person-centered care and making a lasting impact, this role offers both purpose and balance. I am grateful to be part of this meaningful work.

Working with our elderly population is such a gratifying experience, It is always pleasurable to hear “I enjoyed talking to you, please come and see me again”. I adored working with our seniors in providing quality of life while they are away from their families and noticed the same ease in the eyes and heart of their families. If you are patient and a good advocate, I would say this is the place to make that difference and serve our seniors. Thank you to Age Wise for giving me such a great opportunity and providing case specific professional knowledge as well.

Age Wise is renowned for delivering high-quality Registered social worker services to long-term care centers and nursing homes across Ontario, Canada. This organization boasts a team of professionally qualified registered social workers dedicated to assisting families and residents in these settings with therapeutic and daily support services. The invaluable services we provide have a profound impact on the lives of others, as our team advocates tirelessly for the needs of residents. Age Wise is supported by an exceptional management team and a friendly network system that effectively supports social workers in developing their careers and enhancing their professional services. It is truly an excellent team and a rewarding place to work, where we make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

As someone who has never worked in a LTC environment before I was not sure what to expect for SW role in an exclusively senior population with regards to supportive and compassionate care in this population.
I feel like Age-Wise is an excellent workplace that brings forward easy access to self education and resources to help social workers like myself excel in supporting people with the latest SW research information in a collaborative manner.
There is a clinical consultant for any clinical inquiries needed as well as a good onboarding check in system at the beginning with clinical consult built in. There is also a very good collaborative social work community who can consult with each other on a regular basis about how LTC processes work and how to problem solve various case situations that arise in the homes SW are working in.
This is a great position for someone who wants to be an independent contractor, but has good initiative skills with the social work role as a whole inside LTC. Most social workers you will work alongside have enough clinical and compassionate care model experience behind them to know what is expected of themselves working in this environment and have established good rapport and healthy boundaries with residents and staff.
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Being a social worker in long-term care comes with opportunities to learn and be challenged but also provides many meaningful moments that will stay with me throughout my career. Working with Age-Wise has been incredibly rewarding. Despite being spread across the province, Brynn and her team ensure regular opportunities for networking and collaborative problem-solving among social workers. This role offers a flexible schedule and allows me to work independently while also fostering a team environment within the home. Advocating for residents and having my perspective valued by the interdisciplinary staff in the homes is truly gratifying. I look forward to returning home each week, knowing that I have support both within the home and from Age-Wise for any challenges I encounter.

As a social worker in long-term care, I am privileged to make a meaningful impact on residents and their families every day by offering support, compassion and creative solutions. I am grateful to have the opportunity to support resident’s and their families during some of the most challenging times. Building trusting relationships and advocating for resident is what I am passionate about and it is something that brings me great fulfillment. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, we strive to enhance the quality of life for resident’s and support each other along the way.
I love working with Age-Wise Solutions Inc. because of the supportive environment and flexibility that is offered. I truly look forward to going to work every week and I highly recommend this role to anyone who is looking to make a difference.

I love working for Age-Wise Solutions Inc. because in providing social work services in long-term care, I have the opportunity to work with a diversified caseload on a weekly basis. I’ve been able to support and offer coping strategies to various residents and families throughout the many changes that have come in their lives, specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been challenging yet very rewarding in this particular field. The experiences I’ve had and the people I’ve met through working with Age-Wise will continue to assist me and expand my skill-set in my professional life for years to come. Thanks!!

I retired after completing a twenty-five-year career as a Social Worker at the Children's Aid Society. I missed the contact with clients and staff so I started looking for a part-time job that would offer me the flexibility I wanted. I applied for a job at Age-Wise Solutions Inc to work in the Nursing Home system with the elderly. This has been an amazing job for me. My hours are tailored to my needs and I have been so supported by the staff at Age-Wise and the staff at the Nursing Home. On top of working for a wonderfully helpful organization I love the client population I am serving. I look forward to going to work every week and could not have applied for a better job.

Working as a Consulting Social Worker with Age-Wise is one of the most rewarding careers I've had because of the valuable work Social Workers contribute to the everchanging population in long-term care. Age-Wise provides its Social Workers with a supportive community to advance their professional knowledge as well as receive case specific support from other social workers and the Clinical Lead. The diverse client population provides endless opportunities to support vulnerable people in varying stages of life which keeps each work day interesting! Thank you,

After almost 20 years working for Children's Aid I decided to retire early but was not ready to quit working completely. Little did I realize that working for Age-Wise Solutions would become "my ideal." I had never worked in a long-term care home before. This job came with new challenges but also with such great rewards (even during these unprecedented times). I love to work with residents and their families to help ease their worries, their fears and their grief. This allows them to focus on enjoying life and its simplest pleasures. " Their joy becomes your joy!". It has been a truly wonderful experience!

Working in LTC has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional career. I feel so appreciated and respected each and every time I’m there. I’m making a difference in people’s lives and it’s wonderful.

Working with Age-Wise has been a truly amazing opportunity for me. The support from mentors and colleagues in the field sets Age-Wise apart from other companies. The onboarding process was integral to building the foundation of my practice. It was access to information and support that allowed me to take my social worker skills to the next level. Every day at my site is different and that makes it interesting and fun. I feel like I'm a part of a community both at my site and amongst my colleagues at Age-Wise. My skills are valued by my key contacts and I have been surprised at all the opportunities to be a part of positive change for the residents. For anyone looking to develop your skills and make a difference in the lives of older adults, this is the place!

Working with Age-Wise has been such a positive experience. The role offers flexibility and autonomy along with opportunity to meet monthly for case discussions with your peers. I can only speak highly of my time being employed by Age-Wise and would highly recommend anyone who wants to make meaningful change and have a healthy work/life balance.

Working as a social worker in long term care with residents, their families and their interdisciplinary team is a deeply rewarding experience. One is able to provide psychosocial assessment and counselling from the moment a person moves to long term care, throughout their life helping with a wide range of issues to improve their quality of life and assisting them at the end of life. Residents and families are very grateful for the psychosocial support they receive and the long term care team appreciates the role of social worker. Age-Wise Solutions provides support to the social worker as needed. If you wish to make a difference in the lives of the people living in long term care this position may be for you.

I have been a Registered Social Worker with Age-Wise since 2007, having worked in four Long Term Care Facilities over those years. As I am now in my retirement years, I am no longer employed in the practice. I absolutely loved the practice of social work with elders. When I began with Age-Wise, there were mostly elderly women in Long Term Care. Over the years, the population has become more diverse.
What I loved most about the work was that I was able to use all of my social worker skills daily and I was able to build long term relationships with clients. I became familiar with each of the client's family, and some of their close friends. I was able to help families deal with the huge adjustment of "putting" their loved one into Long Term Care (LTC). Many of my clients were able to unpack their feelings of giving up a home they loved so much. What was really interesting is that when elders were able to look at their lives, they could tell you such great stories of strength and overcoming adversity. Many people often told me that they were “ok” in their current situation as they did not want to "burden" their families when they knew they needed more care than family could provide.
Social work in LTC is very challenging at times. There are many issues to deal with, just as in all walks of life. I had the opportunity to deal with issues of loss and grief, finances, loneliness, and joy in many ways. There is so much "life" in our elders. Having a chance to hear stories of early years, to laugh with families, to deal with the daily challenges of life in a community setting, are only some of the benefits for a Social Worker. My day was always filled with work to do. In a few of the homes, I had opportunity to do some group work, mutual aid, and, for the residents, a "reading" circle.
Social work always gave me great joy. Don't get me wrong, some days were tough. It is always hard when you lose someone that you established a relationship with, and loss of elders is an ongoing situation. I had many challenges and was always able to approach other workers for input and discussion. I was the first social worker for some of the homes in which I worked, which was an adjustment for staff. At first, they did not see the benefit of my role. As time went on, the Personal Support Workers would approach me to make a referral. They would say something like "Mary just isn't herself this morning, can you please go and talk with her." The residents would talk with me and say that because of the role of confidentially, they knew their conversations were safe. I was always clear that if there was an issue which had to be dealt with outside of the resident and myself, they knew it would be dealt with appropriately.
I found my time in Long Term Care as a clinical social worker to be very worthwhile, fulfilling and, many times, just plain fun. There is a plenty of laughter in people's lives along with the sorrow.