What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing...?
Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is looking for a full time Social Worker for our 41 bed short term rehabilitation unit.
Duties:
- Organizes and develops a plan of care based on their individualized needs of the residents. Asseses regularly to create goals and modify as necessary.
- Assists the residents, staff, and families with issues that impact or prevents adjustment or any other aspect of the residents quality of life.
- Assists with appropriate discharge planning including setting up services in advance to resident discharge.
- Consults with other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide adequate services that enhance the social and emotional well-being of our residents
- Consults with outside agencies if applicable. Responds to referrals and are initiated timely.
- Attends meetings as assigned
- Responsible for providing services to families where problems may interfere with resident's plan of care
- Complete documentation and assessments as required
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree and at least one year experience in long term care
- Organization and attention to detail
- Must be able to communicate and interact with all members of the health care team
