Social Services Assistant

Aviata at Rosewood•Orlando, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Aviata at Rosewood is searching for a Social Services Assistant to join our community that is resident and family focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a facility culture. The primary purpose of your job position is to ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis. If you are team-oriented, driven, and excited about the opportunity to care for our residents, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must demonstrate the ability to assess resident needs and coordinate the discharge planning process.
You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Executive Director/LNHA.
As part of the admission process, meet with the resident and family to review policies on advance directives, resident rights and non-discrimination.
Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of resident problems/needs.
Provide/arrange for social work services as indicated by resident/family needs.
Assist resident, as needed, with financial planning.
Keep the resident’s family informed of resident problems, personal needs, transfers, and changes of level assignment.
Meet with the appropriate facility staff concerning resident issues.
Act in compliance with all corporate, state, federal, and other regulatory standards.
Assist with discharge planning.
Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.