Geriatric Social Worker: Discharge & Care Planning Leader

The Laurels of Norworth; Worthington (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with matching funds

DailyPay

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Free CNA/STNA certification

Legacy rewards program

Job summary

The Laurels of Norworth is seeking a dedicated social worker to enhance the lives of seniors within our care facility. You will provide medically-related social services to support residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Responsibilities include admissions, evaluations, referrals, discharge planning, and coordinating with families and outside agencies to ensure safe, seamless care transitions.

Responsibilities

• Completes admissions, social services evaluations, provides for social services or referrals, and maintains communication with resident and families.
• Assists guests with financial and legal matters (e.g., applying for pensions, referrals to lawyers, referrals to funeral homes for preplanning arrangements).
• Provides discharge planning services (e.g., helping to place a guest on a waiting list for community congregate living, arranging intake for home care services, assisting with transfer arrangements to other facilities, working with outside agencies toward safe discharges).
• Provides or arranges needed counseling services and psychiatric medication management as indicated.
• Assures documentation is accurate and timely in MDS care plans.

Job description

The Laurels of Norworth is seeking a dedicated social worker to enhance the lives of seniors within our care facility. You will provide medically-related social services to support residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Responsibilities include admissions, evaluations, referrals, discharge planning, and coordinating with families and outside agencies to ensure safe, seamless care transitions.