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Temporary Social Services Assistant

Homewood at Frederick
Frederick, MD Temporary
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/24/2025

Join our mission 

to honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.  

Step into the legacy of Homewood at Frederick
a cherished part of Homewood Retirement Centers. We are a beacon of support and vitality, evolving from the historic Francis Scott Key Hotel to our modern-day community. At Homewood, our mission is to infuse the lives of our residents and clients with compassion, professionalism, and care. We offer a vibrant culture where teamwork is the heartbeat, innovative solutions flourish, and job satisfaction knows no bounds. Here, relationships are forged for life, and longevity is celebrated. Join us in the joy of making a profound difference in the lives of others, all while embracing a strong sense of community and a supportive work environment!

What’s in it for you?
As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks: 

  • Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
  • Assistance for new LPNs/RNs – we pay up to 50% of your student loans
  • Shift and weekend differentials

But that’s not all! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes:

  • Referral bonus of up to $600
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Retirement contributions
  • Professional licensure reimbursement
Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.

This position will be temporary – working PT 15 – 20 hours per week.

Job Summary:

Serves as the liaison between the resident and other staff, resident’s family and the community through direct and indirect supportive services under the supervision of the Social Services Coordinator.

Essential Functions:

  1. Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
  2. Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
  3. Performs direct services to residents on a one-to-one basis and groups of residents as directed by the Social Services Coordinator.
  4. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with referral and support services in the community.
  5. Interviews and provides tours to prospective residents and their family/representative(s) reviewing the variety of services offered by Homewood.
  6. Prepares prospective residents for placement in accordance with Homewood’s policies and Federal and State laws.
  7. Maintains an up-to-date social service report on each resident including a social history and quarterly evaluation of social needs.
  8. Participates with resident care plans, Medicare review, and completion of MDS’s for Nursing Care residents as directed by the Social Services Coordinator.
  9. Provides a basic orientation to the facility for the resident and family/representative(s).
  10. Coordinates goals to meet psychological and social needs of residents as directed by the Social Services Coordinator.
  11. Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

  1. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the social services/related field preferred.
  2. One year experience in long term care working with geriatric persons.
  3. Ability to read, write and understand English well.
  4. Has compassion, understanding and empathy for older persons.
  5. Ability to convey a professional image to the residents and public.
  6. Ability to identify psycho-social needs of residents, perspective residents and families.
  7. Ability to communicate to residents at a level they can understand.
  8. Has an understanding of Medicare/Medicaid regulations as well as basic nursing terminology.
  9. Must have qualities of initiative and dependability.

Physical Requirements:

Working  conditions  are  normal  for  an  office  environment.  Work  requires  extensive  work  using  a computer.  This  position  has  physical  and  mental  aspects  of  sedentary  work  in  which  lifting requirements  are  minimal.    Occasionally  required  to  walk;  use  hands  to  finger,  handle,  or  operate computers,  objects,  tools,  or  controls;  and  reach  with  hands  and  arms.  Specific  vision  abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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