What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Richmond Center?
Nursing Home Social Worker
Richmond Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is currently seeking a full-time Social Worker for our Skilled Nursing Facility located in Staten Island, NY. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a pleasant demeanor!
Prior Long-term care experience required!
Duties Include:
- Maintaining and/or improving the resident’s ability to control everyday physical needs and mental/psychosocial needs
- Identifying individual social and emotional needs
- Developing and maintaining individualized care plans
- Participating in the planning of the resident’s admission, community re-entry or transfer to another facility
- Participating in interdisciplinary care plan meetings to ensure treatment of the social and emotional needs of the resident
Requirements:
- LMSW Preferred
- Prior Long-Term Care/Sub-Acute Experience required
Location:
Staten Island, NY
About Us:
Richmond Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 372-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the borough of Staten Island. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his/her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence.
