Geriatric Social Care Companion — Part‑Time, Flexible Hours

Careasehealth; Erie (Erie County); Ibrido; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Carease Health - PA in Erie, PA is seeking a part-time Social Work/Care Companion to visit designated facilities, conduct assessments, and implement short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions to address residents' immediate emotional needs.

You will document visit notes, maintain detailed records, and collaborate with psychiatric professionals, including monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP, to ensure comprehensive, resident-centered care and connection.

Competenze

• Associates, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or another mental health–related field
• Understanding of geriatric mental health, crisis management, and psychosocial support in long-term care settings
• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills
• Education: Associate Degree
• Experience: 1 year

Mansioni

• Visit designated facilities according to supervisor schedule
• Assess residents to identify emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs
• Implement short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions
• Document visit notes and maintain detailed records of interactions and interventions
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals, including monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Documentation

Relationship-building

Crisis management

Geriatric mental health

Formazione

Social Work degree (Assoc/Bach/Master)

Descrizione del lavoro

Carease Health - PA in Erie, PA is seeking a part-time Social Work/Care Companion to visit designated facilities, conduct assessments, and implement short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions to address residents' immediate emotional needs.

You will document visit notes, maintain detailed records, and collaborate with psychiatric professionals, including monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP, to ensure comprehensive, resident-centered care and connection.