Social Services Assistant

Job Summary

Essential Functions

Education, Licensure, & Experience Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Benefits

Contact Information

• Meet with the resident and family to review policies on advance directives, resident rights and non-discrimination.
• Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of resident problems/needs.
• Provide/arrange for social work services as indicated by resident/family needs.
• Aid resident, as needed, with financial planning.
• Keep the resident’s family informed of resident problems, personal needs, transfers, and changes of level assignment.
• Meet with the appropriate facility staff concerning resident issues.
• Work under the direction of the Social Services Director.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
• Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written/oral report to the Administrator indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance.
• Follow facility’s established procedures.
• Provide residents with information concerning resident rights, living wills, etc.
• Explain as necessary.
• Participate in resident/group council meetings as requested and provide support services to such council.

Must have a minimum of an Associate’s Degree and meets State certification requirements. A minimum of 1 to 2 years working in geriatrics. Preferred: Experience in Behavior Add-on Programs.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Competitive Wages
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center 6220 S Alaska St, Tacoma, WA 98408, USA
Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer