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. 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. Full-time position, Monday - Friday
Requirements
- Social Services Designee Certificate
- 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
- 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
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
