Social Services Assistant

Life Care Center of Puyallup • Puyallup, WA

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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 is based in a skilled nursing facility setting serving long-term care residents and patients receiving short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation. Care is provided collaboratively with nursing, therapy, and medical staff to a diverse population with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and other post-acute needs.

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 department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Competency in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and demonstrate integrity and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Prior health care 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.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function productively on 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.

Benefits

• Continuing education credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment, subject to approval by the Executive Director.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave accruing from day one.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts.

What This Job Offers

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