What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, LLC.?
INTERVIEWING & IMMEDIATE HIRING
We are seeking an experienced, Social Worker for our Monday - Friday day shift
POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is responsible for managing multiple clients and their individual needs. Meet with residents/patients and their loved ones to discuss recent success or setbacks to their situations, developing treatment plans for clients to ensure physical and mental health.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Evaluates patients (existing, new, and prospective) based on their needs, limitations, and desires.
- Addresses patient concerns and goals while maintaining constant communication with the patient.
- Build rapport with patients and their families.
- Coordinates care with the Therapy department.
- Develops care plans for patients.
- Accurately documents patient/resident condition including assessments, communication and care provided.
- Ensures safe work practices are followed.
- Provides empathetic communication to families, patient/residents regarding change of condition in response to care concerns, ensures resident rights are respected.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of team members.
- Works closely with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and other department heads as needed.
- Assists with the Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.
QUALFICATIONS:
- Must be a licensed Social Worker with applicable state licensure.
- Social Worker experience in a long-term care (LTC) facility is a MUST.
- Must have compassion, be patient, calm, and able to manage stress
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
- Ability to speak, read, write and understand English.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess a general appreciation of seniors and an understanding of the aging process, as well as be aware of its challenges.
We offer a competitive salary and benefit package.
EEO/AA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
Work setting:
- In-person
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33 - $36