Social Services Assistant

Astoria-Lake Wales; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Paid life insurance

401k after first year

DailyPay

Monthly celebrations

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement $5,000 per year

Job summary

Astoria-Lake Wales is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support the Social Services Director in providing resident-focused care. You will help collect social histories, coordinate transportation, monitor mood and behaviors, and assist with care plans while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes teamwork with nursing and social work staff, adherence to safety protocols, and participation in CQI related activities. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Thorough understanding of the principles of best Social Services practices.
• SSD certification preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in long-term care preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Social Services Director in operating the Social Services Department.
• Interview residents and families to obtain social history.
• Assist in arranging transportation and monitoring resident mood/behaviors.
• Develop and implement behavior management programs.
• Maintain transfer documentation and care plan records.
• Ensure confidentiality and resident rights protection at all times.
• Report incidents and adhere to facility policies and safety protocols.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Understanding of best Social Services practices

Job description

Overview

Social Services Assistant Primary Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Social Services Director in the operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards to ensure that the social needs of the residents are met.

As a Social Servies Assistant in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

• $1,000 new employee referral program
• Paid life insurance
• 401k opportunities after your first year
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• $5,000 Tuition ReimbursementPer Year

Responsibilities

Social Services Assistant Essential Functions

Assisting the Social Services Director in the operation of the Social Services Department. This includes:

• Assisting with the interviewing of resident /families to obtain social history;
• Assisting in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary;
• Assisting in the monitoring of resident mood/behaviors;
• Assisting in developing and implementing behavior management programs;
• Assisting in the maintenance and acquisition of eyewear, hearing aids and dentures as well as obtaining personal items and specialty needs for the residents;
• Assisting in the oversight of psychotherapeutic medications;
• Assisting in room change-plans, documentation and follow-up;
• Assisting and maintaining transfer documentation;
• Assisting in the collection and execution of CQI and MDS data;
• Assisting in periodic progress notes;
• Assisting in the scheduling and documentation of care plan meetings;
• Assisting with the review of nurses notes to determine if the care plan is being followed;
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights, privacy and property are protected at all times; &
• Reporting and documenting resident and/or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints or allegations according to the facility’s policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system.

Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy as indicated by:

• Ensuring that work/assignment areas are clean and records, files, etc., are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc.;
• Abiding by all emergency protocols for crash carts, resident codes, fire safety, missing residents, tornado preparation, violent residents, Wander guard alarms, door alarms, and other facility policies as assigned;
• Reporting any forms of abuse witnessed and aware of and taking appropriate action according to policy;
• Following infection control and universal precautions procedures;
• Following periodic cleaning schedules for equipment and returning equipment to proper area after use; &
• Ensuring the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner at all times.

Performing other duties as assigned by the Social Services Director.

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Qualifications

Social Services Assistant Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED;
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Social Services practices

Desired qualifications include

• A Social Services Designee Certification (SSD) from the state is preferred, but not required;
• Previous experience in long-tern care is preferred, but not required.