Social Worker/Care Companion

Carease is a trusted partner in delivering smarter, seamless care to Skilled Nursing Facilities. By combining human-centric support with advanced technology, Carease offers solutions that enhance patient outcomes and ease the workload for healthcare staff. Our comprehensive services include Remote Patient Monitoring, Chronic Care Management, Collaborative Care Management, Clinical Oversight, Compliance Assistance, and Polypharmacy Risk Management. Beyond technology, we pride ourselves on human connection, providing training, on-site teaching, mental health check-ins, and vetted care alerts through our dedicated Carease Companions. At Carease, we simplify care so teams can focus on what truly matters—helping people thrive.

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Social Worker/Care Companion based in Lakewood, NJ. The Social Worker/Care Companion will provide empathetic and hands-on support to residents and staff at Skilled Nursing Facilities. Responsibilities include conducting mental health check-ins, offering emotional support, assisting with care coordination, and advocating for residents' well-being. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with medical staff, facilitating communication between residents and families, and ensuring compliance with care guidelines.

• Experience in social work, counseling, or care coordination.
• Empathy, active listening, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to network and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, residents, and families.
• Proficiency in problem-solving and conflict resolution to address resident needs and concerns.
• Knowledge of mental health support practices and patient advocacy.
• Understanding of healthcare compliance and chronic care management processes, such as RPM and CoCM, is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility or within elderly care is highly desirable.