Healthcare Social Services Assistant - Full Time

Generationshealthcare; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Generations Healthcare is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support planning, organizing, and directing our social service programs. The role involves collaborating with administration, medical and nursing staff to meet residents' social and emotional needs.

The position requires English proficiency, independent decision making, and a team-oriented attitude to provide compassionate care in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents.
• Must be a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
• Must possess tact to deal with residents, families, staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing social service programs.
• Meet with admin, medical and nursing staff to plan social services.
• Help develop, administer and coordinate department policies and procedures.
• Review policies annually and participate in changes.
• Identify medically related social and emotional needs of residents and help address them.
• Participate in community planning related to facility interests and resident needs.

Skills

English language

Independent decision making

Resident care

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Generations Healthcare is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support planning, organizing, and directing our social service programs. The role involves collaborating with administration, medical and nursing staff to meet residents' social and emotional needs.

The position requires English proficiency, independent decision making, and a team-oriented attitude to provide compassionate care in a skilled nursing setting.