Social Services Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Longmont (CO); In loco; USD 26.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Life Care Center of Longmont is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support the Social Services department in meeting patients' medical, emotional, and social needs, in line with relevant laws and Life Care standards. This full-time day shift (Tue-Sat) requires a high school diploma; health care experience is preferred.

The role emphasizes patient rights, confidentiality, and collaborative care. You will help educate families, coordinate with community resources, and provide compassionate

Competenze

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Prior health care experience preferred.
• Must follow company policies and Code of Conduct.

Mansioni

• Assist with the social services program to meet the medically related social and emotional needs of patients.
• Document appropriately and timely, according to State law.
• Assist social workers in supporting patients and families through education and liaison with community agencies.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

Conoscenze

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Formazione

High school diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 24 Pay Rate Minimum: 19 Shift: Days

Life Care Center of Longmont has excellent longevity in the leadership team making it a great place to grow your career! We are proud to be recognized for the following:

• 4.8 Average Google star rating based on 666 reviews
• US News and World Report Best Nursing Homes for 2026 for both long term care & short term rehab
• "800 Club" in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com.
• 5 Star CMS rating for Quality Measures

Full time days-Tues-Sat, nursing home experience strongly preferred.

Position Summary

The Social Services Assistant provides assistance to the Social Services department to ensure all medically related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior health care experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Assist with the social services program to meet the medically related social and emotional needs of patients as well as Federal, State, corporate, and division guidelines
• Document appropriately and timely, according to State law
• Assist social worker(s) in supporting patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language