JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Social Services Assistant

Department: Social Services

Summary:

Assist the Social Services Director/Coordinator in identifying and providing for each resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident’s full potential during his/her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for his/her discharge.

Environment:

Work will be performed primarily indoors at a long-term healthcare facility, throughout all areas, including in resident rooms, and on carpeted and/or tiled floors. Work will also be performed routinely around other co-workers, healthcare staff, residents, and guests. Due to the nature of facility’s business, worker may be exposed to occasional slippery floors, object on floors, chemicals, sharp objects, hazardous materials and waste (including human), blood­ borne pathogens, and communicable diseases, as well as high-stress medical and/or life threatening situations. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.
• 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 adjustment to changes, including room changes.
• Assist families with the engraving and/or marking of resident’s personal items.
• Review resident’s rights with residents and staff and attend to various personal needs of the residents.
• Assist in facilitating family group meetings.
• Document progress notes, which relate to each resident’s care plan when necessary and within policy timeframe.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements:

At least one (1) year experience in social work, preferably in a long-term care facility.

Effective verbal and written English communication skills. 

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.

Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills. 

Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.

Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.

Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.

Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Moderate physical activity:

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to twenty five (25) pounds.

Sitting for more than two (2) hours at a time.

Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.

Requires consistent computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on computer screen.

Acknowledgement:

I acknowledge receipt of this job description and ascertain that I am qualified and able to fulfill these duties with or without an accommodation. 

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