What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Assistant position at Burlingame Skilled Nursing?
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent
- Neat is appearance
- Good physical and mental health
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good administrative and organizational abilities
- Knowledge of Social Resources in the Community
- Degree in Psycho/Social Health are preferred
Principal Responsibilities:
CLINICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE
- Ensure the residents’ psychosocial and concrete needs are identified and met in accordance with federal, state and company requirements.
- Orient residents to the center.
- Discharge planning.
- Implement and update Resident Care Plan and Social History.
- Maintain records of outside referral.
- Assist in coordinating residents’ financial affairs.
• Communicate needs and plan of care to resident, families, responsible parties and appropriate staff. • Participate in meetings, in-services and training as required.
- Meet with consultants as required
- Organize and Facilitate Family Council (Participate as requested by Council Members).
- Implement and maintain an ongoing Quality Measurement And Performance Improvement Program (QMPI)
- Assist with coordination of resident room moves.
CONSUMER SERVICE
- Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
- Adheres to company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
- Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.
- Organize and maintain a professional work setting