Social Service Assistant

(Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute) Sunnyvale Community Healthcare, LLC; United States; Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO (paid time off)

401(k) matching

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute is seeking a compassionate Social Service Assistant to support residents and families with admission, orientation, and adjustment to the facility. This full-time role emphasizes discharge planning, advocacy, and coordination with clinical staff to ensure smooth transitions and person-centered care; excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

The team offers a caring work environment and opportunities for professional development in a post-acute

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate's or bachelor's in Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility, post-acute care, or assisted living is highly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and empathy for the elderly and medically fragile populations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Aufgaben

• Resident Advocacy: Assist residents and their families with admission, orientation, and adjustment to the facility.
• Discharge Planning: Help coordinate safe discharge plans, including arranging home health care, medical equipment, or community resources.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, up-to-date social service progress notes and assessments in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Support Services: Identify and resolve resident psychosocial needs, acting as a liaison between residents, families, and clinical staff.
• Room Visits: Conduct regular one-on-one visits with residents to ensure their comfort, preferences, and rights are being respected.

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Multitasking

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Social Service Assistant (Full-Time) - Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute is seeking a compassionate, organized, and dedicated Social Service Assistant to join our team.

If you are passionate about patient advocacy and helping individuals navigate post-acute care, we want to hear from you!

Pay Range: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour. Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) matching
• professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Resident Advocacy: Assist residents and their families with admission, orientation, and adjustment to the facility.
• Discharge Planning: Help coordinate safe discharge plans, including arranging home health care, medical equipment, or community resources.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, up-to-date social service progress notes and assessments in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Support Services: Identify and resolve resident psychosocial needs, acting as a liaison between residents, families, and clinical staff.
• Room Visits: Conduct regular one-on-one visits with residents to ensure their comfort, preferences, and rights are being respected.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility, post-acute care, or assisted living environment is highly preferred.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong sense of empathy and patience for the elderly and medically fragile populations.
• Organization: Strong administrative skills, computer literacy, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

About Us

At Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute, we pride ourselves on providing top-tier rehabilitative and long-term care. Our team is committed to creating a warm, supportive, and rewarding environment for both our residents and our staff.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic.

Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.