Flexible 3-Day Social Work Assistant (SNF)

Sunrise Nursing & Memory Care; Raymore (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible 3-day schedule

Supportive interdisciplinary team

Job summary

Sunrise Nursing & Memory Care seeks a compassionate Social Work Assistant to support residents' psychosocial well-being in a skilled nursing setting. The role offers a flexible 3-day-per-week schedule, with days chosen to fit personal needs and facility needs.

You will assess resident needs, coordinate services, and support care planning while ensuring compliance with CMS regulations, MDS, and NASW standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field.
• 1+ year of social work experience in healthcare or long-term care.
• Knowledge of MDS, care planning, and CMS regulations strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and complete social histories.
• Participate in MDS assessments, care plans, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Provide emotional support and adjustment counseling for residents and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning and community resource referrals.
• Maintain accurate documentation (MDS, care plans, progress notes, PASARR, etc.).
• Support resident rights, advocacy, and quality of life initiatives.
• Assist with survey readiness and compliance (CMS/state regulations).
• Investigate concerns and support abuse prevention and reporting protocols.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and administration teams.

Skills

Social work experience

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Human Services / Psychology

Job description

Sunrise Nursing & Memory Care seeks a compassionate Social Work Assistant to support residents' psychosocial well-being in a skilled nursing setting. The role offers a flexible 3-day-per-week schedule, with days chosen to fit personal needs and facility needs.

You will assess resident needs, coordinate services, and support care planning while ensuring compliance with CMS regulations, MDS, and NASW standards.