Social Worker

Oriol Health Care; West Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competative wages

401k with employer match and more.

Job summary

Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in West Boylston, MA is hiring a Social Worker to coordinate resident admissions, advocate for resident needs, and provide social and emotional support throughout stays.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Social Work, LSW, and 3+ years in healthcare settings, with strong counseling and communication skills. On-site, full engagement with resident-centered care and regulatory compliance is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• Massachusetts Social Worker License (LSW) required.
• Minimum of 3 years of Social Work experience.
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or healthcare settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting long-term care residents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in resident and family activities that promote social engagement, reality orientation, and intellectual stimulation.
• Assess resident and family situations and identify those involved in the resident's care planning process.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and families regarding illness, adjustment, loss, grief, and end-of-life concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations governing social services in long-term care.
• Document resident social and emotional needs and develop appropriate plans of action.
• Refer residents to social, healthcare, and community agencies while maintaining complete referral documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between residents, families, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
• Assist residents and families in identifying community and financial resources.
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate room visits and individualized activities for residents unable to participate in group programs.
• Coordinate activities that support residents' psychosocial well-being.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing in the completion of MDS documentation.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams and facility committees as a resident advocate.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

Skills

Social Work

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center
76 N Main St
West Boylston, MA 01583, USA

Description

Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center
West Boylston, MA
Pay Range: $35.00 - $41.00 per hour 32-35 hours per week

Working under the general supervision of the Facility Administrator and/or Director of Nursing, the Social Worker is responsible for coordinating resident admissions, advocating for resident needs, and ensuring appropriate social and emotional support services are provided throughout the resident's stay.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in resident and family activities that promote social engagement, reality orientation, and intellectual stimulation.
• Assess resident and family situations and identify those involved in the resident's care planning process.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and families regarding illness, adjustment, loss, grief, and end-of-life concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations governing social services in long-term care.
• Document resident social and emotional needs and develop appropriate plans of action.
• Refer residents to social, healthcare, and community agencies while maintaining complete referral documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between residents, families, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
• Assist residents and families in identifying community and financial resources.
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate room visits and individualized activities for residents unable to participate in group programs.
• Coordinate activities that support residents' psychosocial well-being.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing in the completion of MDS documentation.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams and facility committees as a resident advocate.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field required.
• Massachusetts Social Worker License (LSW) required.
• Minimum of 3 years of Social Work experience.
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or healthcare settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting long-term care residents.
• Excellent communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.

Why Join Oriol Health Care?

At Oriol Health Care, we are committed to providing exceptional care while creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our employees. Our team members make a meaningful impact every day through compassionate service, collaboration, and resident-centered care.

• Competative wages, health, dental, vision.
• 401k with employer match and more.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Social Work.

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