Social Services Assistant

Avalon Health Care•Sumter, SC

5h•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Patriots Village State Veterans Home is now a Social Services Assistant to join our team! Develop lasting relationships, while making a difference in the lives of your patients and their families.

Requirements

License in Social Work required, or the ability to become licensed. New grads welcome!
Health care experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
Must meet any state and/or Federal requirements if applicable.
Basic understanding of computer technology.
Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English.
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees.
Must pass criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.

Nice To Haves

Health care experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive social history assessment, a psycho-social assessment, discharge plan, and complete the MDS and Care Plan for new admits. Orient and assist new residents in adjusting to the facility.
Assist residents and families with adjustment to changes, including room changes.
Assist families with the engraving and/or marking of residents’ personal items.
Review residents’ rights with residents and staff, and attend to various personal needs of the residents. Assist in the development of a volunteer program and assist in facilitating family group meetings.
Document progress notes, which relate to each resident’s care plan, when necessary and within policy time-frame.