Compassionate Social Services Assistant - Post-Acute Care

Life Care Centers of America; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is hiring a full-time Social Services Assistant in Kirkland, WA to support the Social Services department and meet patients' medical, emotional, and social needs in compliance with laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires documenting activities per state law and assisting social workers in education, financial planning, and community liaison efforts, while maintaining exemplary patient service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior health care experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the social services program to meet patients' medically-related social and emotional needs.
• Document appropriately and timely according to state law.
• Assist social workers in supporting patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach and move as needed.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Prior health care experience preferred

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is hiring a full-time Social Services Assistant in Kirkland, WA to support the Social Services department and meet patients' medical, emotional, and social needs in compliance with laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires documenting activities per state law and assisting social workers in education, financial planning, and community liaison efforts, while maintaining exemplary patient service and teamwork.