Geriatric Social Services Assistant | Resident Support

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Washington Care Center in Seattle, WA is seeking a part-time Social Services Assistant to support the Social Services Director in addressing residents’ social, emotional, and psychological needs and assist in discharge planning.

Duties include meeting residents and families on advance directives, evaluating needs, coordinating services, assisting with financial planning, and keeping families informed of changes and status. Strong communication and a background in geriatrics are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; meets state certification requirements.
• 1–2 years of experience in geriatrics.
• Preferred: Experience in Behavior Add-on Programs.

Responsibilities

• Meet with resident and family to review policies on advance directives, resident rights and non-discrimination.
• Conduct and document a social services evaluation, identifying resident problems/needs.
• Provide or arrange social work services as indicated by resident/family needs.
• Assist resident with financial planning as needed.
• Keep the resident’s family informed of problems, transfers, and changes of level assignment.
• Meet with facility staff on resident issues and participate in discharge planning.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Review complaints and grievances and report actions to the Administrator.
• Participate in resident/group council meetings and provide support services to such councils.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Washington Care Center in Seattle, WA is seeking a part-time Social Services Assistant to support the Social Services Director in addressing residents’ social, emotional, and psychological needs and assist in discharge planning.

Duties include meeting residents and families on advance directives, evaluating needs, coordinating services, assisting with financial planning, and keeping families informed of changes and status. Strong communication and a background in geriatrics are required.