What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Moorings Park?
Moorings Park is looking for a Social Worker. The Social Worker is responsible for planning, implementing, & evaluating the social services program for residents of The Chateau. He / she will follow & establish policies, procedures & professional standards to assure the emotional & social needs of the residents are met on an individual basis & meet or exceed all State & Federal guidelines.
Contributions :
- Visits residents to assess social services needs, ensure quality care & reduce negative outcomes.
- Coordinates the discharge planning process among residents, family, staff & outside community agencies in order to assure continuity of care & / or services.
- Responds to resident & family concerns, arranges care conferences, files grievances.
- Utilizes problem-solving skills to address concerns & inquiries in an open fashion promoting positive relations with residents & families.
- Informs residents & their families about their various rights & responsibilities upon admission, i.e., the Medicare program, advance directives, personal & property rights, etc.
- Facilitates open & direct communication between residents & staff.
- Maintains a good working relationship with interdepartmental personnel, community health professionals, & social service agencies to assure all residents' social service needs are met.
- Attends & participates in regularly scheduled meetings, i.e., care plan, resident & family council, continuous quality improvement & staff meetings, lie care meetings.
- Completes required documentation in a timely manner i.e., resident assessment, quarterly progress notes, care Ian, MDS, & quality assurance studies.
- Coordinates, investigates, & reviews complaints, or grievances & submits written reports to the Associate Administrator
- Investigates & reports all allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation as necessary.
- Review code status with resident / healthcare surrogate / medical power of attorney quarterly for all long term care residents.
- Follow up with family / responsible party upon resident expiration.
Job Requirements :
Moorings Park Communities, a renowned Life Plan organization includes three unique campuses located in Naples, Florida. We offer Simply the Best workplaces through a culture of compassionate care for both our residents and our partners.
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