What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Assistant position at Parkside Health Care Center?
Parkside Health Care Center is accepting applications for a Part-time
Social Services Assistant
Job Duties:
- Acts as a liaison between the resident, family and staff of the facility for any concerns, which may arise.
- Initiates an admission interview and assessment
- Determines the Social Service needs and/or interventions and develops a Plan of Care.
- Monitors for needs and arranges for Dental, Hearing, vision, podiatry, psychological screenings and assists physicians in building.
- Participates as part of the Interdisciplinary team in maintaining a Plan of Care.
- May be required to coordinate Interdisciplinary team and family meetings.
- Participates as part of the Interdisciplinary team in providing interventions to resolve behavior or mood problems.
- Attends Resident Care Conferences and completes appropriate section in MDS with signature.
- Assures that the resident is aware of Resident’s Rights. Assists them in exercising their rights if they desire.
- Facilitates and coordinates Discharge Planning to assure continuity of care. Arranges for necessary home health care and necessary equipment.
- Maintains a current list of Community resources.
- Assists the residents in their transportation needs for appointments.
- Encourages residents in maintaining or attaining the highest practicable level of functioning possible.
- Coordinates Hospice Services as needed.
- May be required to attend resident council meetings
Location: 930 East Park Ave. Columbiana, OH 44408
330-482-5547
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
