Establishes course of action by exploring options and setting goals with residents and their families to achieve the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being
Job Summary
Establishes course of action by exploring options and setting goals with residents and their families to achieve the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being.
Provides medically related social services, emotional support, and addresses emotional problems, including assisting residents and families with coping mechanisms related to health conditions, disabilities, and grief.
Assists residents with healthcare decisions, personal shopping, inventory tracking, and coordinates with community and social services agencies to meet resident needs, including discharge planning.
Matching Summary
Establishes course of action by exploring options and setting goals with residents and their families to achieve the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
resident and family relationships
emotional support and problem-solving
care plan development
documentation of social service status
interdisciplinary team coordination
Nice-to-have
handles pressure and maintains objectivity
proactive and organized approach
strong listening and verbal communication
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services
2 years supervised social work experience in healthcare