Geriatric Social Worker | Health Benefits & 401K

Elderwood Administrative Services; Mill Village (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Matching

Health Insurance & PTO

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services is seeking a Social Worker to support residents on our nursing unit in Mill Village, MA. You will manage a social work caseload and collaborate to develop and review care plans aligned with residents’ long- and short-term health goals.

The role requires at least a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and one year of supervised experience in healthcare, preferably long-term care, with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field (human services, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology).
• At least one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting.
• Experience in discharge planning is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Manages a social work caseload for residents on the nursing unit.
• Greet and help acclimate new residents.
• Develop and review care plans to meet health goals.
• Complete SCREEN form for admissions and discharge processes.
• Assist with discharge or transfer decisions.
• Document resident information per policies.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet resident needs.
• Provide counseling to residents and families.
• Participate in in-service training.

Skills

Social work

Discharge planning

Counseling residents

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Elderwood Administrative Services is seeking a Social Worker to support residents on our nursing unit in Mill Village, MA. You will manage a social work caseload and collaborate to develop and review care plans aligned with residents’ long- and short-term health goals.

The role requires at least a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and one year of supervised experience in healthcare, preferably long-term care, with a valid driver’s license.