Social Service Assistant

PACS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Canyon Springs Post-Acute Care Center a premier skilled nursing facility located in San Jose, is looking for a Social Services Assistant who can work in a fast-paced environment, provide excellent patient care, have a positive attitude, and work together as part of a team. Full Time $27 Responsibilities: Establishes course of action by exploring options; setting goals with resident and their families. Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence and well-being. Provide medically related social services so that the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing of each resident is attained or maintained. Evaluate social and family information, psychological and emotional needs to assist in assessing social services needs as well as develop care plans for social services issues. Provide emotional support and address emotional problems including assisting residents and family with difficulties in coping with physical disabilities, fears related to health conditions as well as grief related to loss of ability and/or death. Requirements: Preferred but not required - Experience in skilled nursing and familiarity with PCC Benefits: Competitive pay Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only) 401k (Full-time only) Paid Time Off Rewards and Bonus Opportunities Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities Please APPLY or VISIT our facility at 180 North Jackson, San Jose PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in skilled nursing and familiarity with PCC

Responsibilities

Establishes course of action by exploring options; setting goals with resident and their families.
Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence and well-being.
Provide medically related social services so that the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing of each resident is attained or maintained.
Evaluate social and family information, psychological and emotional needs to assist in assessing social services needs as well as develop care plans for social services issues.
Provide emotional support and address emotional problems including assisting residents and family with difficulties in coping with physical disabilities, fears related to health conditions as well as grief related to loss of ability and/or death.