What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Amoroso Woodridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation?
Job Description
Job Description
Are you looking for a change? Are you looking for a workplace that feels like home - look no further than Amoroso at Woodridge. Amoroso means to act with love. Every one of our Residents deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Amoroso at Woodridge is currently seeking YOU to share your passion and skills with our Amazing Team!
Must Haves
Have empathy and caring attitude for our Residents, dependability in coming to work, collaborate with others in the best interest of our Residents.
Qualifications
2 years prior experience in a long-term care setting is helpful.
Bachelor's degree in social work or Sociology, Gerontology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, or Psychology.
1 Year experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
Responsibilities
Contribute to a culture of care by assessing and developing a plan for residents' social needs.
This position regulatorily requires a BSW.
Full-time in person Monday through Friday position.
Delivery of social services to residents and their families.
Complete resident assessments and participate in the care planning process with the interdisciplinary team.
Ensure resident rights and dignity are upheld
Participates in discharge planning
Provides support and consultation to residents and families
Serves as an advocate for residents and their families
Assures that social service / discharge planning activities are integrated and coordinated within the facility according to federal regulations by effective communication at all levels
Develops specific, measurable, realistic plans and objectives which enhance social service delivery
Performs a psycho-social assessment on all residents and reassessments, including adult and geriatric residents
Establishes and maintains working relations with community health, welfare, and volunteer groups to promote cooperative assistance in meeting the social welfare needs of residents and families
Assists with arrangements, if needed, for out of facility healthcare, transportation, and counseling services
Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality
Demonstrates knowledge of clinical social work and discharge planning
Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity
Identifies and addresses psycho-social, cultural, ethnic, and religious / spiritual needs of residents and their families
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly
Interacts professionally with resident / family and involves resident / family in the formation of the plan of care
Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, Director of Nursing and administrative team
Coordinates to ensure residents' needs are met and facility policy is followed
Provides appropriate resources and support to Social Service designee
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments
Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in resident care, quality of life and performance improvement activities
Maintains performance improvement activities for the department
Meets current documentation standards and policies
Provides education to staff on residents' rights, quality of life, and resident dignity concerns as needed and as requested
Plans and organizes orientation and in-service training for staff members; participates in guidance and educational programs
Performs consultative activities including recommendations for changes in service delivery
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