Social Worker

Overview

Social Worker – Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield
Competitive Pay Based on Experience

Position Overview

You will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by identifying psychosocial, emotional, and social service needs and connecting residents with the resources and support necessary to meet those needs. You will work closely with residents, families, nursing staff, and community partners to promote dignity, independence, and overall well-being while helping residents successfully navigate transitions of care.

Responsibilities

• Assumes a social work caseload of all residents on a nursing unit according to policies and procedures described in Section B of the Social Services Manual.
• Greets and helps acclimate new residents.
• Assists with development and review of plan of care to meet the long and short range health care goals for individual residents on the assigned nursing unit.
• Completes SCREEN form for new admissions to unit and for discharge process if applicable.
• Takes an active part in decisions and procedures regarding discharge or transfer of residents to another level of care.
• Documents pertinent information regarding residents as required by department and facility policies and procedures.
• Cooperates with staff of other departments in meeting the physical, emotional and social needs of residents.
• Provides financial, personal, or group counseling for residents and their family members or sponsor.
• Participates in in-service training programs upon request.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited institution.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a nursing home setting working directly with individuals.
• Experience in casework required.
• Valid Drivers License and clean driving record required.
• Work experience in the admission or discharge area of social work very desirable.
• Desire and ability to work with the elderly and to cooperate with other staff members necessary.