Social Worker Assistant

Lakeside Post Acute

Assist in social service program planning
Coordinate with medical and nursing staff
Maintain resident confidentiality and hipaa compliance
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning and directing social service programs to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of residents

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning and directing social service programs to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of residents.
  • Employees must coordinate social service activities with other departments and assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care and independence.
  • The role requires maintaining strict confidentiality of all resident care information and reporting any suspected incidents of fraud or unauthorized disclosure.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning and directing social service programs to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of residents.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Assist in social service program planning
  • Coordinate with medical and nursing staff
  • Maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
  • Complete administrative forms and progress notes
  • Facilitate discharge planning and community referrals

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in healthcare settings preferred
  • Ability to work with emotional problems
  • Strong communication with families and agencies
  • Participate in orientation and training programs

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Prior healthcare experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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