Social Worker

Kalakaua Gardens, a premier senior living community, is currently seeking a dedicated, full-time Social Worker to join our compassionate team!

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Social Worker for Kalakaua Gardens, you will play a key role in the multidisciplinary team. Your responsibilities include identifying and addressing the social, emotional and psychological needs of each client, fostering their ongoing development to their full potential while at the facility, and assisting in discharge planning.

JOB DUTIES:

· Develop a social history assessment and care plan which identifies pertinent problems and needs, realistic goals to be accomplished and the specific action to be taken in resolution of the problems and/or needs upon admission of each new resident.

· Actively participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.

· Document progress notes which relate to each client’s care plan when necessary and within policy timeframes.

· Assist the clients and their families in discharge and placement planning.

· Organize family groups to promote communication, education and support between family members, facility staff and administration, and provide counseling as needed.

· Assist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services and other related topics.

· Participate in the pre-admission screening of all potential clients.

· Provide information to clients and their families during admission, and support clients as they adjust to a new environment.

· Maintain records, manage budget and supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required.

· Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred.

· Long-term care/skilled nursing experience preferred.

· Must have the ability to establish positive rapport with clients and their families, collaborate effectively with colleagues and personnel of external community agencies.

· Knowledge of State and Federal guidelines.

· Demonstrate excellent skills in documentation, assessment and communication.

Here are some of the benefits our employees enjoy for their contributions to our success:

• FREE Medical and Drug & Vision coverage.
• FREE Group Life Insurance
• FSA
• Paid vacation & sick leave
• 401(K)

Kalakaua Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26