Patient Support & Social Services Specialist

Life Care Centers of America; Honey Brook (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support the Social Services department in meeting the medically related social and emotional needs of patients in a post acute care facility.

You will assist in education, financial planning liaison with community agencies, document according to state law, and work with an interdisciplinary team to uphold patient rights, safety, and proper conduct. Regular attendance and respectful patient interactions are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the social services program to meet the medically related social and emotional needs of patients, and follow Federal, State, and Life Care guidelines.
• Document appropriately and timely, according to State law.
• Assist social workers in supporting patients and families through education, financial planning, and liaison with community agencies.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support the Social Services department in meeting the medically related social and emotional needs of patients in a post acute care facility.

You will assist in education, financial planning liaison with community agencies, document according to state law, and work with an interdisciplinary team to uphold patient rights, safety, and proper conduct. Regular attendance and respectful patient interactions are essential.