Social Service Coordinator

About the role

The Social Worker provides support to residents and their families, patient advocacy and discharge and advanced planning. They are organized, quick on their feet and possess a friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment of the resident at admission, upon change in condition, and on regular intervals
• Create and maintain resident care plan review and amend as needed
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation of resident contacts and progress notes
• Coordinate resident visits with outside services - dental, optical, and other specialized care
• Work with the resident, family, and other team members to plan discharge
• Must have knowledge of psycho-social practices applicable to a long-term care environment
• Need to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality
• As a member of the family, you are entrusted with the responsibility of caring for our residents, families, visitors, and all others you meet while representing our nursing home
• All other duties assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in social work working directly with residents in a health care setting
• Experience with creating comprehensive, customized care plans and discharge plans strongly preferred
• Has the ability to professionally communicate verbally and in writing
• Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude
• Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people
• Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions
• Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and disabled
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the public