Geriatric Social Services Assistant - Resident Support

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Village Health Care in Gresham, Oregon is seeking a Social Services Assistant to help the Social Services Director in identifying and providing for each resident's social, emotional, and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident's full potential during his/her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for the resident's discharge.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree and 1–2 years in geriatrics, plus excellent written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree and state certification requirements.
• 1–2 years working in geriatrics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with resident and family to review policies on advance directives, resident rights and non-discrimination.
• Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of resident problems/needs.
• Provide/arrange social work services as indicated by resident/family needs.
• Assist resident with financial planning as needed.
• Maintain resident rights information and report incidents or grievances per procedures.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Education

Associate’s Degree

State certification requirements

Job description

Village Health Care in Gresham, Oregon is seeking a Social Services Assistant to help the Social Services Director in identifying and providing for each resident's social, emotional, and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident's full potential during his/her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for the resident's discharge.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree and 1–2 years in geriatrics, plus excellent written and oral communication skills.