Social Worker

Westminster Communities of Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Westminster Communities of Florida is seeking a Social Worker to support residents in our Health Center in Orlando. You will assess psychosocial needs and develop care plans, while coordinating admission tours, family communication, and community resource outreach.

The role emphasizes advocacy, discharge planning, grievance handling, and QA participation, with a focus on ensuring high-quality, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a skilled nursing facility or medically related area.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to advocate for residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive psychosocial assessments and care plans for residents.
• During Admission, tour facility and discuss accommodations with residents and families.
• Advocate for residents; maintain contact with family members.
• Connect residents with community resources and healthcare providers.
• Assist with discharge planning and ensure appropriate post-care settings.
• Address resident/family grievances and participate in investigations and QA activities.
• Monitor psychotropic medications and maintain related documentation.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Care planning

Advocacy

QA & audits

Medication monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Job description

We are currently searching for a Social Worker to work in the Health Center. This role assures that the emotional and social needs of all residents are met & maintained on an individual basis in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established standards and guidelines.

Schedule:

This position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm.

This position is responsible for:

• Prepare comprehensive psychosocial assessments and care plans for all residents.
• During the Admission process, tour facility and available accommodations with potential residents and family members. Review and obtain signatures for required documentation (see procedure).
• Resident and family outreach – advocate for the residents; contact for the family members.
• Access to community resources and present residents/family member with health care provider availability; includes home health care, hospice, equipment provider, etc.
• Assist with discharge planning; ensuring appropriate discharges to a less restrictive setting (outside health services).
• Will assist with resolving resident/family member grievances.
• Accepts/writes grievances on behalf of party; assist with investigations and follow ups with resolutions. Conducts abuse prevention In-services for staff members.
• Will assist with QA and Audits. Monitors psychotropic medications, mood and behavioral symptoms. Obtains consent from residents or HC Surrogate for psych med use and maintain in psychoactive medications binder.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Healthcare Administration, or related field and one (1) year experience in a skilled nursing facility or medically related area.

Our life Plan Community, Westminster Towers, located in bustling downtown Orlando near Lake Lucerne. We hold Joint Commission accreditation, a nationally recognized standard that reflects our commitment to safe, high-quality care. We are proud to be recognized for excellence in senior care
from U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Rehab 2026, U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Long-Term Care 2026, Newsweek, America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2026, 2025 Choice Community Award from Holleran Consulting for Resident Engagement, and 2025 Choice Community Award from Holleran Consulting for Resident Satisfaction.

Total Rewards:

Westminster offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where team members are valued and actively supported in their professional growth and career development. We are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits. Benefits for part-time positions include paid time off, and more. Visit Career Benefits | Westminster Communities of Florida for more information.

We Thrive:

We believe our success starts with our people. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, communication, accountability, and quality, creating an environment where our 2,800 team members are supported and actively supported in their professional growth and career development. We value collaboration, recognize contributions, and are
committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

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Westminster Communities of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We conduct drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires.

Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/