The Social Worker provides support to residents and their families, patient advocacy and discharge and advanced planning. They are organized, quick on their feet and possess a friendly demeanor.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform assessment of the resident at admission, upon change in condition, and on regular intervals
- Create and maintain resident care plan review and amend as needed.
- Maintain thorough clinical documentation of resident contacts and progress notes.
- Coordinate resident visits with outside services -dental, optical, and other specialized care work with the resident, family, and other team members to plan discharge.
- Must have knowledge of psycho-social practices applicable to a long-term care environment.
- Need to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality.
- As a member of the family, you are entrusted with the responsibility of caring for our residents, families, visitors, and all others you meet while representing our nursing home.
- All other duties assigned.
