Resident Support Services Assistant

Fairlawn of Cascadia; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairlawn of Cascadia in Oregon seeks a Social Services Assistant to support the Social Services Manager in daily operations, collaborate with residents and families, and assist with Medicaid forms and discharge planning. The role emphasizes confidentiality and adherence to long-term care standards.

The position requires at least a high school diploma and prefers six months of experience in a long-term care environment. Attendance and teamwork are essential in this patient-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Builds rapport quickly with peers and customers.
• Ability to maintain resident/patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of accepted standards of practice for long-term care social workers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Social Services department in day-to-day functions.
• Works with residents, families and team members to outline goals at admission and the plan to meet those goals and discharge as appropriate.
• Assists residents/family members in obtaining forms to gain services, such as Medicaid applications or insurance appeals, as well as services and/or equipment at discharge.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
• Completion of social services evaluations and assessments.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Rapport building

Confidentiality

Knowledge of long-term care social工作

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Assists the Social Services Manager in all day-to-day functions of the Social Services Department.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Social Services department in day-to-day functions.
• Works with the residents, families and other team members to outline goals of their day at admission and the plan to meet those goals and discharge as appropriate.
• Assists resident's/family members in obtaining appropriate forms to gain services, such as Medicaid applications or insurance appeals, as well as services and/or equipment at discharge.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
• Completion of social services evaluations and assessments.

Other Functions

• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set forth in the company’s policies and procedures.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Builds rapport quickly with peers and customers.
• Ability to maintain resident/patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of accepted standards of practice for long-term care social workers is a plus.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses/Certification

• None required.

Experience

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.