Social Services Assistant / Designee
Company: Bel Pre Healthcare Center
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
Bel Pre Healthcare Center - Bel Pre Healthcare Center, a member
of the CommuniCare Family of Companies is currently recruiting for
a Social Services Assistant / Designee to join our
team.PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT:The position of Social Services
Assistant / Designee provides coordination and implementation of
services to enhance each resident's social and psychosocial well
being and assure that care standards are met and the highest degree
of quality resident care is provided at all times. The position
must function as a team member to ensure that work is accomplished
and quality care is delivered, supporting team members and taking
direction from the Social Services Director. While focusing on
delivering quality care, the position must also manage the
resources within their control and assist others in managing
resources. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and maintains a good working rapport with other direct
care givers to assure their participation and support of all
programs/services to benefit the residents' psychosocial well
being.
- Reports all grievances and complaints and make necessary
oral/written reports to the Director of Social Services.
- Serves as the resident's advocate at all times working in
harmony with all direct care giving staff to assure that the
resident's needs are being met at all times (i.e. appropriate dress
and clean appearance). Is aware of any changes in a resident's
condition and report immediately to the RN Charge Nurse.
- Provides information to the Director of Social Services that
would help to solve the problems of residents and better meet their
needs.
- Improves the quality of services and/or activities and increase
a variety of opportunities and choices for the resident.
- Works with the activity department to Involve family members
and guests in activities whenever possible.
- Maintains confidentiality of all resident/family information at
all times.
- Perform general social services duties.
- Attend and participate in scheduled training, education
classes, and orientation programs to maintain and enhance quality
of care.
- Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.
- Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and
home office policies and procedures, objectives, quality
improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection
control standards.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent
- Previous social services experience in a long term care
environment.BenefitsAs a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy
competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a
menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical,
dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also
offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending
Accounts.About Us A family-owned company, we have grown to become
one of the nation's largest providers of post-acute care, which
includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care
centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation
centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we
have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the
development and management of adult living communities. We have a
single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our
hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we
create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and
family members care for and about one another. COVID Vaccines are
available for CommuniCare employees. In conjunction with our
pharmacy partners , we are currently offering free COVID vaccines
to employees! You can protect yourself, your family, and your
community from COVID by getting vaccinated at no charge.
Keywords: Bel Pre Healthcare Center, Silver Spring , Social Services Assistant / Designee, Other , Silver Spring, Maryland
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