Social Services Aide 2

Modoc Medical Center • Alturas, CA

50d • $22 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Works in conjunction with the Social Services Coordinator to identify and meet the medically related social and emotional needs of the residents and/or their families. This position description is intended to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position. MODOC MEDICAL CENTER reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MODOC MEDICAL CENTER’S sole and absolute discretion.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current C.N.A. licensure & BLS level CPR certification.
• An individual with above average mental ability, good physical and mental health, and courteous, kind and caring disposition.
• Shows adaptability to varied situations, is empathetic, enthusiastic, creative and a resourceful personality.
• Is able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Is able to see and hear adequately to perform functions of the job.
• Has the ability to walk, bend and lift and has dexterity to perform the manual skills required of the job.
• Is dependable, reliable, has good attendance and can relate well with co-workers, volunteer staff and residents.
• Possesses good interpersonal skills, works well independently and with supervision, communicates well and is able to problem solve.
• Fulfills responsibility to the facility by adhering to its philosophy and general policies.
• Demonstrates professionalism in appearance, communication, and behavior at all times, including maintaining respectful and appropriate language while at appointments and interactions.
• Must be a team player to all departments, confidential of sensitive data, respectful of all other staff members, considerate of other peoples time, and accountable for work output.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a long-term care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with transport arrangements to residents’ appointments and/or transports resident if needed.
• Prepares all transport packets to assure residents have all needed paperwork before arriving to appointment.
• Ensure all necessary equipment and materials are prepared and in proper working order prior to each appointment.
• Keep all departments aware of upcoming appointments and needs required from those departments.
• Ensures vehicle logs are accurately maintained and that the company vehicles are always fueled and ready for use.
• Responsible for submitting all maintenance requests related to company vehicles.
• Promotes and maintains effective working relationships with each resident and his/her family and/or significant other.
• Communicates well with other departments and department managers.
• Performs other tasks as delegated by the Social Services Coordinator or Director Of Nursing (DON).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED