Social Worker
Westminster Brand 051816•Orlando, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
We are currently searching for a Social Worker to work in the Health Center. This role assures that the emotional and social needs of all residents are met & maintained on an individual basis in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established standards and guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Healthcare Administration, or related field
- One (1) year experience in a skilled nursing facility or medically related area.
Responsibilities
- Prepare comprehensive psychosocial assessments and care plans for all residents.
- During the Admission process, tour facility and available accommodations with potential residents and family members.
- Review and obtain signatures for required documentation (see procedure).
- Resident and family outreach – advocate for the residents; contact for the family members.
- Access to community resources and present residents/family member with health care provider availability; includes home health care, hospice, equipment provider, etc.
- Assist with discharge planning; ensuring appropriate discharges to a less restrictive setting (outside health services).
- Will assist with resolving resident/family member grievances.
- Accepts/writes grievances on behalf of party; assist with investigations and follow ups with resolutions.
- Conducts abuse prevention In-services for staff members.
- Will assist with QA and Audits.
- Monitors psychotropic medications, mood and behavioral symptoms.
- Obtains consent from residents or HC Surrogate for psych med use and maintain in psychoactive medications binder.
Benefits
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
