Spring Hills Post Acute Care of Livingston -
Spring Hills at Livingston is a 124 bed post-acute care center located in Livingston, NJ. Our company is defined by our motto of Caring with a Commitment to Quality. We pride ourselves on providing expert service in healthcare with care and compassion towards our patients and families. Turn your passion into a career by joining our Spring Hills family!
Spring Hills at Livingston
is a 124 bed post-acute care center located in Livingston, NJ.
Our company is defined by our motto of Caring with a Commitment to Quality. We pride ourselves on providing expert service in healthcare with care and compassion towards our patients and families. Turn your passion into a career by joining our Spring Hills family!
While working here, you will enjoy (some of the listed benefits available to full time staff only):
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PTO
Family Leave
We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our caring team of professionals.
Summary:
Identify and provide for each resident s social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident s full potential during his/her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for his/her discharge.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities of Social Worker:
Provide timely and accurate completion of Social Services portion of the MDS, Resident Assessment Protocols, Resident Care Plan, and Progress Notes as well as Social Services Assessment, and other forms as required by the Administrator in order to comply with federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures.
Assist residents and families with social, emotional, and family issues.
Participate in resident care planning by identifying the social and emotional needs of the residents in accordance with the medical assessment.
Maintain progress notes for each resident as required by company policy and state and federal regulations, indicating response to the treatment plan and adjustment to facility life.
Make referrals to support agencies when the need for such services is determined by the interdisciplinary team, keeping records of such referrals.
Participate in the development of discharge plans as appropriate and prepare the resident for transition.
Serve as general information source for families, residents and the public.
Visit residents and perform needed services such as communicating with the family or friends, utilizing community resources, and informing the resident and/or legal representative of the Residents Rights.
Coordinate logistics and content for monthly Family Council Meetings.
Coordinate resident room changes.
Contact the resident or legal representative and invite to care plan meetings to participate in evaluation of the resident.
Maintain contact with the resident, legal representative, and other family members approved by the resident or legal representative, involving them in the resident s total care and providing them with information on the resident s status as requested or appropriate.
Work with Activity Coordinator on providing requested effects for residents who do not have family support.
Work closely with the facility mental health provider to ensure that all resident psychosocial needs are identified, referrals are made, and services are provided.
Assist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services and other related topics.
Orient the resident to the long-term care environment and facilitate adjustment upon placement.
Job Requirements of Social Worker:
Bachelor s degree in social work, or bachelor s degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology; AND
One (1) year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals
LSW or MSW preferred
Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.
Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders and vendors.
Spring Hills Post Acute Care of Livingston
06/03/2024
Livingston,NJ