Nursing Home Social Services Advocate (Day Shifts)

Life Care Centers of America; Longmont (CO); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support the social services department in a nursing home setting. The role focuses on meeting patients' medically related social and emotional needs in line with state and Life Care standards.

Responsibilities include assisting social workers, documenting per state law, and maintaining professional relationships with patients and families. Strong integrity, confidentiality, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Prior health care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and guidelines in post-acute care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families and work within a team.

Responsabilités

• Support social services program to meet patients' medically related social and emotional needs.
• Document accurately and timely per state law.
• Assist social workers in patient and family education and liaison tasks.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain professionalism.
• Assist in patient evacuation when needed.
• Show dependable attendance and good judgment.
• Work on an interdisciplinary team with clear communication.

Connaissances

Decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Confidentiality

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support the social services department in a nursing home setting. The role focuses on meeting patients' medically related social and emotional needs in line with state and Life Care standards.

Responsibilities include assisting social workers, documenting per state law, and maintaining professional relationships with patients and families. Strong integrity, confidentiality, and teamwork are essential.