Simons, Kelsey Dr.
Dr. Kelsey Simons
Social Work Scientist Rotman Resesarch Institute, Baycrest
Assistant Professor (Status Only) Factor Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto
Research Interests
Mental health and aging, psychosocial
care in long-term care, social work workforce in aging, and nursing home
social work
Research Focus
My major research focus concerns the quality of psychosocial care in long-term care homes. This includes studying the impact of social work and inter-professional staffing, training, and psychosocial care processes on resident health, mental health and behavioral outcomes. Secondly, I am interested in the workplace experiences of social workers in aging that contribute to their job satisfaction and retention. As the population ages, there is an increased need for social workers and other health professionals with clinical expertise in gerontology; therefore, retaining already trained professionals is important to ensuring the development of this workforce.
Publications
| Title | Source (Journal/Book/Conference) | Authors/Presenters | Published On | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commitment of licensed social workers to aging practice | Health & Social Work | Simons K, Bonifas R, Gammonley D | 1325307600 | Journal Article |
| Palliative care in long-term care settings | Textbook of Palliative Social Work | Bern-Klug M, Simons K | 1304568000 | Book Chapter |
| The retention of licensed social workers in gerontological social work | Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference | Bonifas RP, Simons K, Gammonley D | 1303963200 | Presentation |
| The social work workforce in nursing homes: Settings, roles, responsibilities and satisfaction | Gerontological Society of America Conference | Bonifas R, Simons K, Gammonley D | 1263877200 | Presentation |
| Nursing home administrators’ perceptions of psychosocial care in nursing homes: Report on a national survey | Gerontological Society of America Conference | Galambos C, Simons K, Bern-Klug M, Parker-Oliver D, Bergofsky L, Castle N, Zaniletti I | 1263877200 | Presentation |
| Activities Adaptation & Aging | Gerontological social work in small towns and rural communities | Simons K | 1240286400 | Book Chapter |
| Social work students' comfort for end-of-life care | Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care | Simons K, Park E | 1239163200 | Journal Article |
| Social work student interest in nursing home employment: A North American study | Journal of Gerontological Social Work | Simons K, Bonifas R | 1238558400 | Journal Article |
| Building capacity and linkages for long-term care research: Secondary data sets | Bowen S, Downes D, Simons K | 1231995600 | Presentation | |
| Social work services in nursing homes: Report on a national survey | Galambos C, Parker-Oliver D, Bern-Klug M, Simons K, Bergofsky L, Castle N | 1227243600 | Presentation | |
| Social work services in long-term care (LTC): Building on a strong beginning | Zimmerman S, Bern-Klug M, Bonifas R, Connolly R, Simons K, Zlotnik J | 1227243600 | Presentation | |
| Social work services contribute to psychosocial resilience in LTC | GERONTOLOGIST | Bern-Klug M, Simons K, Zlotnik JL | 1227243600 | Abstract |
| Social work student interest in nursing home employment: A North American study | Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting | Simons K, Bonifas R | 1225339200 | Presentation |
| Advancing the evidence base for social work in long-term care: The disconnect between practice and research | Social Work in Health Care | Simons K, Shepherd N, Munn J | 1210564800 | Journal Article |
| Factors influencing nursing home social workers' intentions to quit employment | Administration in Social Work | Simons K, Jankowski T | 1199163600 | Journal Article |
| Advancing the evidence base for social work in long-term care: | Gerontological Society of America Conference | Simons K | 1195189200 | Presentation |
| Factors influencing nursing home social workers' quitting intentions | Gerontological Society of America Conference: The Era of Global Aging - Challenges and Opportunities | Simons K | 1195189200 | Presentation |
| Literature reviews: Enhancing practice knowledge | Baycrest Social Work Department and Katz Gerontological Centre: Social Work Clinic Day 2007 Workshop | Simons K | 1193976000 | Presentation |
| Social work student interest in nursing home employment: A North American study | KLARU rounds | Simons K | 1191384000 | Presentation |
| Better know a scientist | KLARU Summer student workshop | Simons K | 1185336000 | Presentation |
| Factors influencing nursing home social workers' quitting intentions | Gerontological Society of America Conference | Simons K | 1167627600 | Presentation |
| Nursing Homes | Handbook of Social Work in Health and Aging | Vourlekis B, Simons K | 1136091600 | Book Chapter |
| Organizational Characteristics Influencing Nursing Home Social Service Directors' Qualifications: A National Study | Health & Social Work | Simons KV | 1136091600 | Journal Article |
| Special Section: Innovations In Gerontological Social Work Education Factors Affecting Willingness Of Social Work Students To Accept Jobs In Aging | Journal of Social Work Education | Curl AL, Simons K, Larkin H | 1104555600 | Journal Article |
| Professionalization issues in nursing home social work | National Gerontological Social Work Conference | Simons K | 1104555600 | Presentation |
| Factors influencing nursing home social workers' job satisfaction | Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference | Simons K | 1104555600 | Presentation |
| Job satisfaction among nursing home social workers | Second Annual Virginia Lee Franklin Memorial Trust Conference: Seeking solutions to health workforce shortages in long-term care: Best practices | Simons K, Morano C | 1072933200 | Presentation |
| Factors affecting social work students' willingness to accept jobs in aging | Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting | Curl A, Simons K, Larkin H | 1041397200 | Presentation |
| Social workers who intend to leave their jobs | Park E, Simons K | 1009861200 | Presentation | |
| Job satisfaction and intent to leave among Maryland licensed social workers | Graduate Research Annual Conference | Park E, Simons K | 978325200 | Presentation |
Education
- 2005: PhD , University of Maryland, School of Social Work Baltimore (Dissertation: Factors influencing nursing home social workers’ quitting intentions)
- 1998: MSW , Physical and mental health, Roberts Wesleyan College Rochester, NY
- 1993: BA , Sociology, Magna Cum Laude, Binghamton University Binghamton, NY
Academic Appointments
- 2006–Present: Social Work Scientist, Rotman Resesarch Institute, Baycrest, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- 2007–Present: Assistant Professor (Status Only), Factor Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto
Reviewership
Committee
Membership
Distinctions and Awards
Research Projects
External
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2009–2012:
Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment among Ontario's Social Workers in Health and Aging
Collaborators: Principal investigator: Simons,K.Sponsors: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, 90,962
Standard Research Grant
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2007–2009:
Implementation of the Best Practice Guidelines of the Canadian Coalition of Seniors Mental Health (CCSMH): Focus on Assessment and Treatment of Mental Health Issues in Long Term Care Homes
Collaborators: Huijbregts, M. & Feldman, S.; Simons, K.
Institutions: Interprofessional Care/ Education Fund, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term CareSponsors: HealthForce Ontario, 170,578
Grant#: ICEF0708002
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2003–2005:
Cultivate the next generation of geriatric research scholars and professors
Sponsors: Hartford Doctoral Fellows Program, 60,000
Two year fellowship
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2012:
Pilot Study: Psychosocial Services in Ontario's Long-term Care Homes
Sponsors: SSHRC, 3,672 (CAD)
Research Grant
Curriculum Vitae
Contact
Kunin Lunenfeld Applied and Evaluative Research UnitBaycrest
3560 Bathurst Street, 760
Toronto, ON CANADA M6A 2E1
Phone: (416) 785-2500 x3416 Email: ksimons
klaru-baycrest.on.ca
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