Social Services Designee
About The Position
Centrally located in Torrance, California, Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care provides sub-acute nursing care, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Our compassionate staff offers individualized care plans for each resident to ensure personalized care is provided to all our patients with a goal to return home. Our team of qualified professionals provides compassionate care by: Maintaining high medical integrity Fostering a team spirit among staff Creating friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors We understand the importance of creating a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere, whether residents stay for short-term treatment or long-term care.
Requirements
- Full-time position, Monday - Friday
- Social Services Designee Certificate
- Previous experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with compassion and confidentiality
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct an admission interview with the resident and family for the purpose of completing a confidential psychosocial history and assessment, identify areas of concern, develop treatment plans/goals, and complete advance directives.
- Update residents’ charts/social services records every three months following initial evaluation and/or as social services needs are demonstrated.
- Re-evaluate resident care plans at least every three months.
- Maintain periodic contact with families to keep them informed of residents’ needs.
- Assist residents with clothing purchases, obtaining telephone and other items as needed.
- Facilitate repair of prostheses and arrange for transportation.
- Consult with appropriate staff regarding resident needs and concerns providing resources.
- Assist with discharge planning in consultation with Supervisor and Director of Nursing.
- Contribute to Resident Care Conferences, and communicate resident and family areas of concern.
- Prepare confidential cases or concerns for monthly conference meetings with the Social Work Consultant.
- Review Advance Directive (AD) and/or Preferred Intensity of Care (PIC) with new residents and their families and follow-up with completion of AD and/or PIC.
- Assist nursing with dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry needs of the residents.
Benefits
- Wages: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour based on experience
- Paid orientation and training
- Opportunities for growth
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, dental, vision, and AFLAC
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
