Social Worker
Posted
- To identify, address and provide for the residents medically related social and emotional needs
- To uphold and ensure that resident rights, human dignity, and personal privacy are enhanced
- To prepare and assist residents with their plans for discharge
- To complete documentation required by state and federal regulations, and collaborate with families in order to meet the needs of each resident
- Responsible for compiling a list for the Eye Care Group and facility dentist for their assigned areas
- Make arrangements for and obtain needed adaptive equipment, clothing and personal items for assigned areas
- Respond to the needs of the facility, residents, and families in a timely and appropriate manner
- Is a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan team; completes the resident interview, assessment, and updates documentation according to state and federal requirements for assigned areas
- Orient new residents on assigned areas and families to the facility environment and facility policies and procedures
- Develop and complete a psychosocial assessment BIMS, PHQ-9 for each resident on assigned area
- Document Social Service progress notes in accordance with state and federal guidelines
- Actively participate in the interdisciplinary care plan conferences of assigned areas by identifying psychosocial issues on the resident's care plan and update changes timely
- Interpret, promote, advocate, and protect resident rights, privacy, dignity, and freedom of choice
- Assist with discharge planning services and complete discharge plan of assigned residents in accordance with discharge plan policy
- Complete the social service portion of the Minimum Data Set in a timely manner and communicate with supervisor if unable to complete assessments timely
- Conduct tours for persons interested in making admission in the facility when admission clerk is unavailable
- Complete entire admission process for new residents for designated floors in accordance with the admission policy if admission clerk is unavailable
- Complete annual resident review 77/78 and send copies to CMH and families/responsible parties
- Individual and/or group counseling to residents and families at times of adjustment, crisis or need. Assist staff in developing interventions and behavior plans for assigned areas
- Participate in room change decisions on assigned areas in accordance with the room change policy
- Identify community services and help the resident's families utilize them when needed
- Establish and maintain a resource file which reflects community agencies utilized for referrals
- Upon a resident's discharge to hospital Social Work staff to contact Case Manager seeking daily updates for documentation and continuity of care
- Promote facility programs and functions in the community; establish positive interaction within the community
- Assist residents on assigned areas in the decision-making process concerning their own health care and assist them with the appropriate forms as necessary, i.e., Patient Advocate
- Attends training programs and other meetings to remain knowledgeable concerning developments in the long term care field
- Keep Director of Social Services informed of departmental concerns
- Maintains a positive and professional attitude and contributes to the facility interdepartmental team
- Observe, record, and notify staff of changes in attitude, behavior, or personality with any resident.
- Other duties as needed or assigned by the Director of Social Services or Administrator