Geriatric Social Services Assistant (Day Shift)

Life Care Centers of America; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support the Social Services department in meeting patients' medical-related emotional and social needs. The role requires adherence to applicable laws and Life Care standards, with education focused on a high school diploma and health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities include documenting per state law, assisting social workers with patient education and community liaison activities, and maintaining professional

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Prior health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the social services program to meet patients' social and emotional needs per guidelines.
• Document appropriately and timely, according to State law.
• Assist social workers in supporting patients and families with education, financial planning, and liaison with community agencies.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use judgment in daily tasks.
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during work hours.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support the Social Services department in meeting patients' medical-related emotional and social needs. The role requires adherence to applicable laws and Life Care standards, with education focused on a high school diploma and health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities include documenting per state law, assisting social workers with patient education and community liaison activities, and maintaining professional