Social Services Assistant

Company: Twin Rivers Nursing & Rehabilitation
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Twin Rivers Nursing & Rehabilitation - POSITION PURPOSE
Assist the Social Services Director in identifying and providing for each residents' social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident's full potential.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

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• Assist in collecting social history data and in the devolpment of a comprehensive discharge plan, include the MDS and Care Plan for new admits, as directed by the Social Services Director.
  
• Orient and assist new resident in adjusting to the facility. Assist residents and families with adjustment to changes, including room changes.
  
• Assist in facilitating group meetings
  
• Document progress notes, which relate to each resident's care plan when necessary and within policy timeframe.
  
• Perform additional duties as assigned
  
  EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS
  High School or GED required. Experience in long term care setting preferred. Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within team environment in support of company objectives.

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