Social Services Assistant - Briarwood Nursing and Rehab

Works closely and takes direction from Licensed Social Worker

Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team, residents/patients, families, and community agencies.

Maintains accurate and timely documentation which complies with federal/state regulations, including, but not limited to, Social Service History and Assessment, Care Plans, Social Service Progress Notes and Behavior Tracking.

Communicate and work closely with Hospice companies to ensure appropriate documentation is in place.

Complete interviews with Residents as directed by Social Worker or Administrator.

Completes discharge Planning documentation

Completes post discharge calls to ensure smooth transition for Resident to home.

Supports each resident’s/patient’s right to self-determination; Documents resident/patient refusal of services offered; Informs resident/patient of any therapeutic alternatives to the refused service; Involves others, as appropriate, to help educate the resident/patient about the alternatives.

May participate in interdisciplinary team care conferences

Makes appropriate referrals to other consultants, community agencies, or Center departments in order to facilitate the resident’s/patient’s maximum use of resources, and to promote the resident’s/patient’s increased level of social functioning.

Liaison with consultant psych professionals

Attends and participates in staff meetings and other center meetings and sits on required committees.

Education

High School Diploma. Experience in Long Term Care or Human Services field desirable.

Experience

Two years of experience working directly with geriatric clients in a health care setting, desirable. Proficient in computer skills including using word, excel and email systems. Point Click Care experience a plus.

Physical Demands

Maximum lifting of approximately 10 pounds with occasional lifting of small objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, and hearing.

General Requirements

Must be able to execute the terms and conditions set forth in the Employee Handbook, including, but not limited to: Works in a safety-conscious manner, which ensures that safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or others in the workplace. Reports any safety violations or hazards to supervisor. Complies with company policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. Adheres to policy on Drug-Free Workplace. Interacts in a tactful, diplomatic, and humanistic manner with residents/patients, families, visitors, and co-workers to provide a safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective caring environment which ensures the self-respect, personal dignity, rights and physical safety of each resident/patient and facility guest. Maintains a dependable attendance record and adheres to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code. Takes positive action to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all business activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status or any other legally protected category.

Disclaimer:

This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.