Resident Care & Social Services Advocate

Aviata at greenacres; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviata Health Group is hiring a Social Services Assistant to support residents in a family-focused facility. The role centers on meeting medically related emotional and social needs on an individual basis and participating in discharge planning.

We seek team-oriented, compassionate individuals who can collaborate with staff and families to ensure resident well-being and compliant care delivery. Equal opportunity employer and background screenings apply.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in long-term care preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to assess resident needs and coordinate the discharge planning process.
• You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

Responsibilities

• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure.
• Meet with the resident and family to review policies on advance directives, resident rights and non-discrimination.
• Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of resident problems/needs.
• Provide/arrange for social work services as indicated by resident/family needs.
• Assist resident, as needed, with financial planning.
• Keep the resident’s family informed of resident problems, personal needs, transfers, and changes of level assignment.
• Meet with the appropriate facility staff concerning resident issues.
• Act in compliance with all corporate, state, federal, and other regulatory standards.
• Assist with discharge planning.
• Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

Skills

Compassionate

Team-oriented

Communication skills

Discharge planning

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Aviata Health Group is hiring a Social Services Assistant to support residents in a family-focused facility. The role centers on meeting medically related emotional and social needs on an individual basis and participating in discharge planning.

We seek team-oriented, compassionate individuals who can collaborate with staff and families to ensure resident well-being and compliant care delivery. Equal opportunity employer and background screenings apply.