What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Hillcrest Convalescent Center?
Hillcrest – a skilled nursing facility is looking for Full Time Social Worker who has a passion for caring. If you have a love for the elderly and are longing for a stable, honest, and safe place to work, this job is for you!
Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work/Human Services
The Social Worker is responsible for providing services to meet the social and/or emotional needs that affect the residents’ ability to achieve their highest level of function; participate in the development of residents’ comprehensive care plans; develop policies and procedures to provide social services to residents in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Tasks include but are not limited to:
- Participate in the resident’s interdisciplinary care planning process.
- Perform resident assessments of baseline, current medical condition, current disposition needs, and on-going monitoring of residents’ functional and medical needs.
- Conduct MDS reviews timely including face-to-face cognition and mood interviews with the residents.
- Document psychosocial needs, interaction and follow-up actions with residents and families according to facility policies and procedures.
- Attend weekly meetings to review current status of short-term residents
- Maintain departmental documentation
- Provide Notice of Non-Coverage and ensure prompt signature of responsible party
- Facilitate documentation for resident’s DME and home health or facility referrals
- Facilitate the discharge of residents when needed. This includes discussing options, providing resources, facilitating referrals and coordinating with community representatives.
- Ensure that the residents’ therapeutic, nursing, and level of care needs are appropriately met by the discharge plan.
- Provide on-going psychosocial well-being support to the residents and families as needed. This may include visits to the residents, follow-up with psychiatry services, and follow-up or visits with the family.
- Provide quality service to all residents and guests; remember that Hillcrest means Elegant Care
- Maintain awareness of surroundings, including observing residents within eyesight, being alert to their needs; summon assistance from Nurse Supervisor or other staff as needed
- Perform other duties as required by the Administrator
Get More at Hillcrest:
- Paid Personal Time- Your Life Wants You Back!
- Medical , Dental and Vision Insurance Options
- 401(k) Available
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26