Social Services Assistant

Aviata Health Group•Kissimmee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aviata at Kissimmee Gardens is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support a resident- and family-focused community and help build facility culture. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that residents’ medically related emotional and social needs are met and maintained on an individual basis. The assistant works with residents, families, and facility staff, supports social services and discharge planning, and follows applicable regulatory standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to assess resident needs and coordinate the discharge planning process.
Qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to doing the job well.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Agree not to disclose residents’ protected health information and promptly report suspected or known disclosure violations to the Executive Director/LNHA.
Conduct and document social services evaluations, including identifying residents’ problems and needs.
Provide or arrange social work services according to resident and family needs.
Assist residents with financial planning as needed.
Keep residents’ families informed about resident problems, personal needs, transfers, and changes in level assignment.
Meet with appropriate facility staff concerning resident issues.
Comply with corporate, state, federal, and other regulatory standards.
Assist with discharge planning.
Help create and implement new ideas and concepts to improve systems and processes and achieve superior results.