Social Services/HR Assistant - Madison Health & Rehabilitation

Position Purpose: Assist the Social Services Director in indentifying and providing for each resident's social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the residents full potential.

Essential Functions of position:

• Assist in collecting social history data and in the development of a comprehensive discharge plan, including the MDS and Care Plan for new admits, as directed by the Social Services Director.
• Orient and assist new residents in adjusting to the facility. Assist residents and families with adjustments to changes, including room changes.
• Assist in facilitating family group meetings.
• Document progress notes, which relate to each residents care plan when necessary and within policy timeframe.
• Review residents rights with residents and staff and attend to various personal needs of the residents.
• Participates in departmental budget planning and supplies monthly report to Administrator.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education/Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree preferred plus a minimum of 1 year experience in social work, preferably in long-term care facility; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.