What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Caraday Healthcare?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB TITLE : SOCIAL WORKER
JOB CODE : 44
DEPARTMENT : SOCIAL SERVICES & ACTIVITIES
FLSA STATUS : EXEMPT
REPORTS TO : ADMINISTRATOR
DATE OF LAST UPDATE : 02 / 28 / 2020
JOB SUMMARY : As a licensed Social Worker, we will rely on your knowledge of resources
available in the community as well as your experience and judgment to act as a primary referral
source to residents. You will interview, coordinate and refer residents to resources that have
been identified and promote activities that will help the resident and, when appropriate, their
families to meet their social and emotional needs. You must be familiar with standard concepts,
practices and procedures within the field.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff and other related departments in
planning social services
resources / agencies
Healthcare by exhibiting professionalism and quality work
residents within 14 days
PPS assessments
of Attorney, and Out of Hospital Do Not Resuscitate documents
responsible party, requesting / obtaining physician orders, and copying / faxing information
to the agency providing the service (Optometry, Audiological, Dental, Podiatry,
Counseling, Psychiatry, Psychological testing) on behalf of the residents
Hospice Care and assist in the referral / transition process of residents to end of life
services and end of life decision making
transportation to non-emergency medical appointments
care conference to assess changes / areas of need
assessments performed, assistance provided and issue resolutions
facility to culminate all community services requested / required
physician orders, communication and follow up with community resources (Home Health
Agency, Equipment Company, Primary Care Physician, Hospice Agency, CBA Agency,
Transportation Agency, Meals on Wheels Agency, Support Groups etc.,), and copying
pertinent information from resident's chart to forward to agencies that require it in order
to bill for services. Preparation and review of Discharge Instructions for Care with the
resident and responsible party. Documentation of all discharge planning. Follow up with
resident and responsible party post discharge to ensure that resident's transition back
into the community was as seamless as possible
and behavioral / psychosocial issues
resident, responsible party, roommate, physician and nursing, and documentation of
aforementioned processes
roommate
resolution of any issues presented
maintaining the facility Monthly Grievance Log
information including all resident referrals made in last quarter, all behavioral issues
addressed / resolved in last quarter, and tracking and trending of grievances within the
facility during last quarter
directives, and care planning are current, consistent, and appropriate
departments within the facility, and outside community health, welfare, and social
agencies to ensure that social service programs can be properly maintained to meet the
needs of the patients / residents
standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the
department director or Administrator
safety
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS : Required
Gerontology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Psychology
many tasks effectively
Preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and
basic office equipment.
essential functions.
WORK SCHEDULE : Monday through Friday 8-5.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : General Office
Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
