Social Worker

Elderwood • Waverly, NY

8d • $21 - $26

About The Position

At Elderwood at Waverly, our Mission is People Caring for People.
Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players – but also for our valued employees.
Our Community has an opportunity for a Social Worker who embodies these core values.
Position Overview:
The social worker will work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs.
The nursing home social worker is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence, & dignity.
This climate will provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.
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Employee Perks!
Enjoy a fun and diverse work environment, Free On-Site Parking, Strong leadership

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services/ field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, rehabilitation counseling, special education, and psychology from an accredited institution
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals
• Experience in casework required.
• Valid Drivers License and clean driving record required.
• Desire and ability to work with the elderly and to cooperate with other staff members necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in the admission or discharge area of social work very desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assumes a social work caseload of all residents on a nursing unit according to policies and procedures described in Section B of the Social Services Manual.
• Greets and helps acclimate new residents.
• Assists with development and review of plan of care to meet the long and short range health care goals for individual residents on the assigned nursing unit.
• Completes SCREEN form for new admissions to unit and for discharge process if applicable.
• Takes an active part in decisions and procedures regarding discharge or transfer of residents to another level of care.
• Documents pertinent information regarding residents as required by department and facility policies and procedures.
• Cooperates with staff of other departments in meeting the physical, emotional and social needs of residents.
• Provides financial, personal, or group counseling for residents and their family members or sponsor.
• Participates in in-service training programs upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees