What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at James River Nursing and Rehab - A Reliance Healthcare Facility?
Social Worker
Come be a part of a great team at James River Nursing and Rehabilitation!
At James River Nursing and Rehab our purpose is to provide the highest quality healthcare services and the greatest variety of healthcare options to the residents of Missouri and surrounding communities that we serve. We strive to create the highest quality of life possible for our patients. Our lifestyle provides a warm, comfortable, and rewarding experience, not only for the patients that choose us, but for their families, our associates, and everyone who helps make us a premier healthcare provider.
James River Nursing and Rehabilitation is currently looking for an experienced Social worker with experience in a Long-term care setting.
The Purpose of the Social Work position:
To provide support to residents and their families in coping with placement in a long-term care facility. Also, to be the understanding, helpful, and caring person they turn to at this difficult time.
The primary duties of this job include:
- Perform assessment of the resident at admission, upon change of condition and/or annually; create, review and update care plan and progress notes
- Assist resident’s family in coping with placement in a skilled nursing facility, physical illness, disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process
- Schedule, and interview patients/representatives to obtain required admission information, including identification records and copies, and signatures on all applicable admission paperwork
- Coordinate resident visits with outside services -dental, optical, etc.
- Work with the resident, family and other team members to plan discharge
- Attend and document resident council meetings
- Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
- Coordinate with nursing to schedule admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients as required
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Experience/Education
Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology;_
The Social Worker must have knowledge of practices applicable to a long-term care
environment and be skilled in directing and motivating the staff. Will work cooperatively as a member of a team. Need to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality.
Previous experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility is required.
James River is an EOE.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Social Services: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,900 - $54,300