Park View Post AcuteSanta Rosa, California
Park View Post Acute Come join our team and start making a difference! Schedule: Full-Time/40-hours per week Sunday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Saturday (One weekend day required) Salary Range: $25-$30 hourly Our expectation is that you will perform your job in a manner consistent with our Core Values CELEBRATION – ACCOUNTABILITY - PASSION FOR LEARNING - LOVE ONE ANOTHER - INTELLIGENT RISK TAKING - CUSTOMER SECOND - OWNERSHIP Position Summary: The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing social service programs in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures, to assure that medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Assist the Social Service Director/Consultant in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of this facility. Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed. Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures. Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes. Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically related social and emotional needs of the resident. Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments. Interview residents/families as necessary and in a private setting. Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director. Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible. Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary. Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident. Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident. Provide direct assistance and support to residents/families with the process of application, submission, and coordination with the relevant programs and their offices. Obtain information concerning the resident’s personal and family problems, past illnesses, etc., by developing a Social Service Data Record. Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs. Assist in the review and updating of departmental job descriptions at least annually. Record and maintain regular Social Service progress notes indicating response to the treatment plan and/or adjustment to institutional life. Maintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations. Compile and maintain a social service directory listing available community resources. Compile information on discharge plans and present to appropriate committee as required. Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary. Work with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required. Make routine visits to residents and perform services as necessary. Maintain contact with the resident’s family, involving them with non-medical progress reports as necessary. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operation of the social service department. Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished. Assist in making appointments for the resident/family as requested or appropriate. Perform charting duties as necessary. Work with emotional problems including assisting resident/family with anxieties and stress caused by illness and admission to the facility, difficulties in coping with residual physical disabilities, fears related to helplessness and death, and the need for institutional and specialized care. Assist in providing solutions for social and practical environmental problems including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies), and referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required. Evaluate social and family information and assist in determining plan for social treatment. Assist in interpreting social, psychological, and emotional needs of the resident/family to the medical staff, attending physician, and other resident care team members. Assist in obtaining resources from community social, health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the resident. Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs. Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the consultant or Administrator. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Must have, as a minimum, a high school diploma. Minimum of 1-year experience in a Skilled Nursing or Health Care setting. Other Specific Requirements Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of current changes in the long-term care field, as well as to maintain a professional status. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility. Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning or other difficult situations WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in all area(s) of the facility (i.e. nurse’s stations, resident rooms, etc.). Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Interacts with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors. Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices): Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day. Must be able to cope with the mental emotional and stress of the position. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which may include a medical and physical examination. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Requires infrequent lifting of more weight up to 50 pounds. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. 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