Discharge & Social Services Coordinator (Senior Care)

Christian Park Healthcare Center; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with matching funds

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts and other support

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare in Michigan is seeking a Social Services Designee/Discharge Planner to coordinate discharge planning for residents and guests. You will collaborate with the Social Services Department to streamline the process and ensure smooth transitions to the community.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and coordinating with families, practitioners, and the facility to develop individualized discharge plans and arrange post-discharge services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Meet the resident/guest on admission and follow them until discharge to the community.
• Attend the 72 hour care plan meeting.
• Order equipment for the community setting.
• Arrange home health nursing after discharge as needed.
• Coordinate medications for community use.
• Coordinate the entire discharge with IDT involvement.
• Attend care conferences for sub-acute residents/guests.
• Assist in procuring items related to the discharge process for residents/guests returning to the community.
• Initiate and coordinate completion of the Post Discharge Plan of Care.
• Develop an individualized discharge care plan with family and practitioner to ensure needed community care.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Ciena Healthcare in Michigan is seeking a Social Services Designee/Discharge Planner to coordinate discharge planning for residents and guests. You will collaborate with the Social Services Department to streamline the process and ensure smooth transitions to the community.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and coordinating with families, practitioners, and the facility to develop individualized discharge plans and arrange post-discharge services.