Social Services Assistant / Designee

CommuniCare Health Services

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The position of Social Services Assistant / Designee provides coordination and implementation of services to enhance each resident’s social and psychosocial well being and assure that care standards are met and the highest degree of quality resident care is provided at all times. The position must function as a team member to ensure that work is accomplished and quality care is delivered, supporting team members and taking direction from the Social Services Director. While focusing on delivering quality care, the position must also manage the resources within their control and assist others in managing resources.

Requirements

• High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent
• Previous social services experience in a long term care environment.

Nice To Haves

• LWS Preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a good working rapport with other direct care givers to assure their participation and support of all programs/services to benefit the residents’ psychosocial well being.
• Reports all grievances and complaints and make necessary oral/written reports to the Director of Social Services.
• Serves as the resident’s advocate at all times working in harmony with all direct care giving staff to assure that the resident’s needs are being met at all times (i.e. appropriate dress and clean appearance).
• Is aware of any changes in a resident’s condition and report immediately to the RN Charge Nurse.
• Provides information to the Director of Social Services that would help to solve the problems of residents and better meet their needs.
• Improves the quality of services and/or activities and increase a variety of opportunities and choices for the resident.
• Works with the activity department to involve family members and guests in activities whenever possible.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident/family information at all times.
• Perform general social services duties.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training, education classes, and orientation programs to maintain and enhance quality of care.
• Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.
• Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and home office policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Benefits

• competitive wages
• PTO plans
• life and disability plans
• medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

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