University Park Nursing & Rehab is under new Management. Big changes are happening - we would love for you to be a part of it
Summary
Works with residents by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Provides guidance to facility staff in matters of resident advocacy, protection and promotion of residents’ rights.
Job details
As a SOCIAL WORKER at University Park, you will play a key role in supporting residents and families. In collaboration with our department directors, medical professionals, and community agencies, you will:
Identify any residents mental and emotional needs and assist in aiding residents in fulfilling those needs.
Assist in care conference, admissions, and any other duties as assigned.
Collaborate with the management team as well as the residents medical team to ensure that all resident needs are met physically as well as emotionally.
Plan, develop and organize social service programs that meet our resident-directed goals
Provide intensive and/or continuing counseling and support to residents for their particular needs
Collaborate with the team to meet individual psychosocial needs of our residents
Determines the nature of resident's situation by interviewing the resident; assessing medical, psychological, emotional and social information
Establishes course of action by exploring options; setting goals with resident.
Obtains assistance for resident by referring him/her to community resources; arranging for appointments; establishing rapport with other agencies.
Maintains record of case by documenting resident’s situation and resident’s own actions.
Monitors planned actions by periodic follow-up.
Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; participating in quality reviews; reporting needed changes.
The social worker complies with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
We are looking for someone with the heart that wants to join our team to help care for our residents.
Job Type: Full-time
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