Social Services
We Own It!. Medicalodges is a 100% employee-owned organization with over 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents. If you have a passion for providing seniors with outstanding care we want to talk with you today!
Job Responsibilities:
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Being knowledgeable in and with intervening in crisis situations.
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Being available and maintaining supportive relationships with residents and families.
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In coordination with the interdisciplinary team developing individualized psychosocial resident plans of care including discharge planning.
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Assisting residents in meeting goals in their psychosocial plans of care.
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Observing, documenting, and reporting, resident behavioral/psychosocial condition or change in condition and resident response to significant events.
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Documenting accurate, pertinent behavioral and psychosocial information in progress notes on a routine basis. Reviewing resident advance directives on a routine basis.
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Completing psychosocial assessments/reviews on a routine basis in accordance with licensure and certification.
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Providing education and resources to residents regarding advance directives, resident rights and Medicaid/Medicare services.
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Assisting in and documenting in the clinical record admission, discharge, transfer, room changes, and election of hospice benefits or changes in advance directives.
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Assisting in making referrals and arranging appointments and transportation with outside providers for ancillary care services.
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Licensed Social Worker: Monitors resident behavior, effectiveness and potential adverse effects of psychotropic medications.
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Social Service Designee: Consults with social service consultant on a routine basis.
Job Requirements:
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Current social service designee certification or licensed social worker in the state facility is located
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Preferred minimum one year experience in working long term care
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Knowledgeable of the psychosocial needs of residents
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Basic computer skills
Company Benefits:
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Paid Time Off
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Employee Stock Ownership Program
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Insurance benefits & 401k
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Educational Assistance
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