Social Worker Healthcare

Westminster at Lake Ridge•Lake Ridge, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for providing psychosocial needs and services to residents in the Health Center which includes Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Memory Support Assisted Living. Serve as the Grievance Officer. Additional duties include admissions, discharges, and case work services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services field from an accredited university.
One (1) to three (3) years’ experience in a long-term care services experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Incumbents should be able to apply practical understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability, strong interpersonal skills, and knowledgeable of long-term care practices.
Must be proficient in the operation of computer applications and general office equipment.

Nice To Haves

LCSW or LCSW-C preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the admission process of new residents to include move-ins, chart reviews, and resident assessments.
Meets with visitors on a need-be basis.
Responds to telephone and fax contacts.
Meets with family to assure that the admission transition runs smoothly; assists with any additional questions.
Aids residents and families through individual or group conferences to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.
Enters resident information at admission into Minimum Data Set at 5, 14, 30, 60, 90 days as well as quarterly. Completes care plan reports focusing on behaviors and psychosocial needs and sends them to MDS Coordinator.
Verifies room readiness.
Completes all necessary social services paperwork in a fast and efficient manner. Ensure all information on the residents is accurate.
Completes mental illness report and maintains resident chart to include social assessment, social history, MIMR, and discharge plans.
Coordinates with staff to see the psychosocial and emotional needs of residents are met and documents the same.
Assists with discharge of residents from Healthcare Center and completes all necessary discharge paperwork.
Meets with family and residents at the time of discharge.
Discusses discharge procedures and additional course of action for the residents.
Conducts final assessment of resident and completes discharge paperwork in conjunction with the other discipline
Maintains regulatory functions for all resident units within the community and ensures proper compliance with those regulations.
Maintains a working relationship with Department of Health Services and other agencies and remains in contact with specified agency as appropriate.
Transfers residents within units and works to ensure requests made by the residents are in compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Ensure that residents know how to file grievances, implement and manage the written grievance policy to ensure the prompt resolution of grievances. Ensuring and leading prompt response to a grievance and taking required actions.
Ensures grievance policy meets requirements and regulations and is being followed.
Educating residents on grievance policy.
Ensuring a review of the policy and plan on an annual basis.
Maintains professional presence when representing Ingleside; Exhibits degree of professionalism consistent with standards in performance, behavior, and appearance.
Demonstrates professional development/skills competency in all activities.
Complies with established safety rules and practices.
Uphold our ARISE values—Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Excellence—which guide our behavior, decisions, and service to others with purpose and integrity.