What are the responsibilities and job description for the SSD position at Veritas Skilled Nursing Management?
The Center at Waterfront is looking for a Temporary Social Services Designee!
About Us
The Center at Waterfront is a brand new facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.
Description: The primary purpose of this position is to be a member of a patient’s care team in order to assist in planning, developing and coordinating patient care in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning services-to include patients and family
- Partners with the patient, family members, patient’s care team and social services staff, health and community agencies to insure a smooth transitions upon discharge from the Center
- Ensures that all documentation is informative, descriptive and follows the Center’s policy and procedures
- Assists with the admission process when needed
- Attends care plan meeting to provide insight and professional guidance to patients needs
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelors in Social Work (preferred)
- Must meet the State educational requirements for a skilled nursing facility
Experience and Specific Requirements:
- 1 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility and/or a long term care facility (preferred)
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions and accept constructive criticism