What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Advocate position at Spring Creek Healthcare Center?
Job Description
Job Description
Hello, Spring Creek Healthcare Center in Millcreek, UT is actively looking to hire a full-time Resident Advocate.
At Spring Creek Healthcare, our goal in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is to provide each patient with top-quality care. We strive to maximize each patient's functional independence to safely discharge her / him to the next level of care.
We are a people-first organization. Really! Our guiding motto is leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes.
Job Description :
The Social Services Specialist assists the Social Services Supervisor to manage residents' everyday physical, mental, and psychosocial needs :
- Advocate for resident needs and rights
- Maintains contact with family, in consultation with the resident, to report on changes in health, goals, discharge planning
- Builds relationships between residents and staff and teaches staff how to understand and support resident's individual needs
- Assists in resolution of grievances as voiced by resident, family, responsible party, or ombudsman
- Assists with documenting social service problems with appropriate approaches and time measurable goals
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