What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Assistant position at Extended Care LLC?
Now hiring Social Service Assistant to join our team at Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center!
Lemont Center is looking for a high level Social Services Professional to assist our team. Social Services is that integral part of our interdisciplinary team. Working with therapy, nursing and the rest of the team to ensure the quality of the residents stay and then a smooth transition back into their home life.
At Lemont Center, we value the contributions of every care provider and team member. We are dedicated to creating a positive and productive professional environment where all are empowered to grow and thrive.
The Social Service Assistant is responsible for monitoring the residents' mental and psycho-social needs and to provide the services to meet these needs in order to attain or maintain the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being.
- Develop an ongoing care plan based on the residents’ needs, interests, and abilities as identified in the initial assessment.
- Participate in care plan meetings.
- Complete required record keeping upon resident admission, discharge, transfer; chart and document per facility policy.
- Implement healthcare directives & identify end of life care opportunities.
- Assesses the resident's potential for discharge as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Plans for the resident's discharge and post-discharge with the resident, family, and interdisciplinary team.
- Assists the resident and family in the implementation of the discharge plan.
Social Worker Benefits:
Lemont Center rewards its professionals for their hard work and dedication with comprehensive benefits, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and much more. We provide competitive pay, and a multitude of opportunities for career advancement, and personal growth.