Job Details
General Purpose: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 Job Functions:This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive: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 proceduresAssist residents and families with social, emotional, and family issuesParticipate in resident care planning by identifying the social and emotional needs of the residents in accordance with the medical assessmentMaintain 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. Progress notes shall be recorded on the appropriate form and placed on the residents chart in compliance with state and federal regulations. Progress notes must reflect progress made regarding problems identified in the Plan of CareMake referrals to support agencies when the need for such services is determined by the interdisciplinary team, keeping records of such referralsParticipate in the development of discharge plans as appropriate and prepare the resident for transitionServe as general information source for families, residents and the publicVisit 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' RightsCoordinate logistics and content for monthly Family Council MeetingsCoordinate resident room changesAssist in making arrangements for transportation to appointments, community events, and other facilities, as directedContact the resident or legal representative and invite to care plan meetings to participate in evaluation of the residentMaintain 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 appropriateWork with Activity Coordinator on providing requested effects for residents who do not have family supportPromote favorable working conditions and relationships with the administration, medical staff, physicians, consultants, other departments, residents, family members, volunteers, agencies, and any other individual or group affiliated with the facilityWork closely with the facility mental health provider to insure that all resident psychosocial needs are identified, referrals are made, and services are providedAssist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services and other related topicsOrient the resident to the long-term care environment and facilitate adjustment upon placementAttend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirementsBe familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the informationMaintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/informationProtect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuseProtect the personal property of the residents of the facilityOthers as directed by the supervisor or administratorMinimum Qualifications:In a facility with more than 120 beds: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; ANDOne year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individualsIn a facility with 120 beds or less:Approval from Corporate Office if no educational degree or if educational degree is other than those listed above ANDApproved social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individualsExcellent assessment, listening, and counseling skillsOrganized and detailed in work performanceGood communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patienceGenuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facilityComply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and ProceduresPerform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined belowPerform Essential Duties as outlined above