What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - Full time/Days/Mon-Fri/Occasional weekend to support admissions position at Eaton County Health & Rehabilitation Services?
Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services
Eaton Gardens
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, occasional weekends to support admissions
Position: Social Worker
The Social Worker is responsible for resident assessment, care management, care planning, addressing psychosocial concerns, and may serve on the Behavior, Pre-Care Plan, and Care Plan committees.
Principle Duties And Responsibilities
The social worker will perform the following duties listed and others as required to improve the quality of life for residents. Duties and responsibilities may be added or modified at any time.
Nursing home setting. Lifting up to 25 lbs. when needed. Prolonged standing or walking, bends, lifts, carries, pushes and pulls various equipment and residents throughout the work day. Extended, unusual, or mandated working hours when required.
Qualifications
Ability to give instructions, organize time and complete tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to manage multiple requests and projects simultaneously. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skill necessary.
Experience
A broad knowledge of social work skills and the ability to apply necessary skills and techniques in a medical setting is preferred. Long-term care social work experience preferred. Experience working with PointClickCare software a plus.
Education
Masters in Social Work required
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Eaton Gardens
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, occasional weekends to support admissions
Position: Social Worker
The Social Worker is responsible for resident assessment, care management, care planning, addressing psychosocial concerns, and may serve on the Behavior, Pre-Care Plan, and Care Plan committees.
Principle Duties And Responsibilities
The social worker will perform the following duties listed and others as required to improve the quality of life for residents. Duties and responsibilities may be added or modified at any time.
- Responsible for exercising discretion and independent judgment to assist the management of the Social Services Department
- Will encourage residents through counseling and other interventions to achieve their highest level of psychosocial interaction
- Will implement person-centered care plans for residents and will monitor and follow-up on directives as outlined in the resident's plan of care
- Counsel residents/families regarding psychosocial, adjustment, and behavioral issues.
- Participate in Behavior Management Team meetings to monitor resident behaviors and psychotropic medication use
- Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences with residents and families
- Assist with resident discharge planning
- Performs other duties as required.
Nursing home setting. Lifting up to 25 lbs. when needed. Prolonged standing or walking, bends, lifts, carries, pushes and pulls various equipment and residents throughout the work day. Extended, unusual, or mandated working hours when required.
Qualifications
Ability to give instructions, organize time and complete tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to manage multiple requests and projects simultaneously. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skill necessary.
Experience
A broad knowledge of social work skills and the ability to apply necessary skills and techniques in a medical setting is preferred. Long-term care social work experience preferred. Experience working with PointClickCare software a plus.
Education
Masters in Social Work required
Job Posted by ApplicantPro