Resident Social Services Coordinator

Northgate Care Center; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northgate Care Center is seeking a Social Worker to ensure the medically related emotional and social needs of Guests are met in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will coordinate admissions, discharges, and care planning while engaging with families and community resources to support Guest well-being.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, interdisciplinary team participation, and ongoing consultation to enhance guest-centered care, dignity, and quality of

Responsibilities

• Keeps up-to-date evaluation documentation on Guests that complies with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Develops a comprehensive social history and psychosocial assessment including problems, strengths, preferences and care plan implications.
• Orients Guests and families to the facility, services, limitations, and Guests' rights.
• Attends care conferences and identifies psychosocial needs for inclusion in the care plan.
• Assists with coordination, intake, admission and Guest transfer within the facility.
• Discusses facility rules with Guests’ families and answers questions about these rules.
• Coordinates inspection of Guest belongings for labeling and inventory.
• Attends Interdisciplinary Team and Unit Care conferences and supervises psychosocial group implementation and documentation.
• Completes mandatory documentation within required timelines.
• Provides consultations to Guests to discuss problems and aids in solutions.
• Mediates issues among Guests, families and staff.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources and makes referrals for unmet needs.
• Develops a comprehensive discharge plan in collaboration with Guests and staff.
• Provides informal counseling to address problems affecting socialization and activity participation.
• Maintains an organized Social Services filing system.
• Reports hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, accidents and supply issues to appropriate personnel.
• Ensures infection control and standard precautions are maintained at all times.
• Adheres to safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Maintains Guests’ comfort, privacy and dignity with warmth, respect and care.
• Communicates effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• Ensures each Guest receives person-centered care.
• Responds promptly to call lights in Guest care areas.
• Attends departmental meetings and in-services as directed.
• Recognizes involvement in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts.
• Attends trainings to build understanding of QAPI.
• Carries out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.
• Follows policies and procedures supporting QAPI efforts.
• Shares opportunities for improvement with leadership.
• Communicates positive QAPI outcomes to leadership and addresses barriers to project success.
• Supports QAPI efforts through actions and attitudes aligned with findings.

Job description

Northgate Care Center is seeking a Social Worker to ensure the medically related emotional and social needs of Guests are met in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will coordinate admissions, discharges, and care planning while engaging with families and community resources to support Guest well-being.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, interdisciplinary team participation, and ongoing consultation to enhance guest-centered care, dignity, and quality of