Social Services Assistant

Hyattsville-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyattsville-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center is seeking a Social Worker Assistant to join our team in Hyattsville, MD. The role centers on resident-focused support, upholding residents' rights, and coordinating with the care team to meet daily needs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work with internship, strong communication, and solid documentation skills. Experience in long-term care is preferred, with a compassionate approach to aging residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work from accredited college or university and internship required.
• Sufficient experience in order to perform daily tasks with an understanding of the duties involved.
• Prefer knowledge of Long Term Care Facility

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the Residents' individual needs.
• Assists the Resident in the exercise of his/her rights and informs the Resident of any responsibility's incumbent upon him/her in the exercise of those rights.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the Residents cared for.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the Residents cared for.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Respect for healthcare team

Strong documentation skills

Punctuality and reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) with internship

Bachelor's degree in social work from accredited college or university and internship required

Job description

Social Worker Assistant

Full-time

Qualifications for a Social Worker Assistant:

• Additional Educational Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in social work from accredited college or university and internship required.
• Sufficient experience in order to perform daily tasks with an understanding of the duties involved.
• Prefer knowledge of Long Term Care Facility

Responsibilities of Social Worker Assistant:

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the Residents' individual needs.
• Assists the Resident in the exercise of his/her rights and informs the Resident of any responsibility's incumbent upon him/her in the exercise of those rights.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the Residents cared for.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the Residents cared for.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate

Skills of Social Worker Assistant: All qualified applicants should possess the following qualities:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to respect all members of the healthcare team
• Strong documentation skills
• Solid work history with excellent attendance and punctuality patience, understanding and compassion for those requiring our care