Patient Support & Social Services Advocate

Life Care Centers of America; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Paducah, KY seeks a Social Services Assistant to support the social services department in meeting patients' medically related emotional and social needs.

You will collaborate with social workers, document in accordance with state law, and assist families with education, financial planning, and community resources while maintaining excellent patient service and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Prior health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the social services program to meet the medically related social and emotional needs of patients.
• Document appropriately and timely, according to State law.
• Assist social worker(s) in supporting patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Prior health care experience preferred

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Paducah, KY seeks a Social Services Assistant to support the social services department in meeting patients' medically related emotional and social needs.

You will collaborate with social workers, document in accordance with state law, and assist families with education, financial planning, and community resources while maintaining excellent patient service and confidentiality.