Resident-Centered Social Services Assistant | Long-Term Care

Cedar Crest at North Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Crest at North Florida is seeking a qualified Social Services Assistant to join our resident- and family-focused community. The role centers on meeting the medically related emotional and social needs of residents on an individual basis.

If you are team-oriented, driven, and excited about caring for our residents, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a supportive, compliant facility culture.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One 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.
• Meet with 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

Team-oriented

Driven

Compassionate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cedar Crest at North Florida is seeking a qualified Social Services Assistant to join our resident- and family-focused community. The role centers on meeting the medically related emotional and social needs of residents on an individual basis.

If you are team-oriented, driven, and excited about caring for our residents, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a supportive, compliant facility culture.