Social Services Assistant

Life Care Center of Longmont • Longmont, CO

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About The Position

The Social Services Assistant supports the Social Services department in meeting patients’ medically related emotional and social needs in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role assists social workers with patient and family support, including education, financial planning assistance, and connecting with community agencies. This is a full-time, day-shift position scheduled Tuesday through Saturday. Nursing home experience is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
• Ability to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Competence in applicable areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Demonstrate integrity and professionalism and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
• Dependable, regular attendance.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Prior health care experience.
• Nursing home experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the social services program to meet patients’ medically related social and emotional needs and comply with Federal, State, corporate, and division guidelines.
• Document appropriately and in a timely manner according to State law.
• Assist social workers in supporting patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, and liaison with community agencies.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Communicate and function productively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
• Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.

What This Job Offers

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