Social Worker

Inspired to Serve. Join us! Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities: Colonial Acres at Covenant Village of Golden Valley is seeking a Social Worker. PURPOSE OF POSITION This position is accountable for identifying the social, psychological, spiritual and emotional strengths and needs of residents and the provision of services to meet such needs for all residents on assigned units, thus alleviating the trauma associated with nursing home placement.

This position has the responsibility for assuring compliance with the Resident’s Bill of Rights, the Patient’s Self-Determination Act as well as meeting the requirements of the State and Federal regulations and facility policies and procedures on a continuing basis. This position cooperates with other facility disciplines in the carrying out of responsibilities and assuring that the needs of the residents are being met in a pleasant working atmosphere. NATURE AND SCOPE This position reports to the Healthcare Administrator.

In performance of duties this position is entrusted with, but not limited to, the following responsibilities: · Assess the psycho-social strengths and needs of residents on the unit to which the social worker is assigned. Develop and maintain a social history, which becomes a part of the resident’s permanent medical record. · Provide intensive and/or continuing counseling services to residents and families on assigned nursing unit during the adjustment period of placement and thereafter as needed. Assist in orientation of families to the facility. · Attend and facilitate family conferences, discharge conferences and patient care conferences. · Maintain an awareness of community resources.

Act as a liaison with social, health and community agencies. Coordinate discharge planning, transfers and room changes of residents for whom it is appropriate. · Serve as an advocate for residents, including those instances in which appointment of a legal conservator, guardian, durable power of attorney or trustee is appropriate. · Complete required documentation, including MDS and quarterly summaries. · Serve as a member of the admissions committee. Participate in other committees and attend meetings, which have a direct impact on quality care for residents. · Assist as needed in marketing the facility to prospective residents, their families and the community at large.

Maintain communication and positive working relationships with referral sources. Demonstrate an attitude of customer service in all situations. · Develop, and update as needed but a least annually, department policies and procedures. · Participate in the Keynotes Speakers Group as requested. · Develop and facilitate education/support groups as requested. · Complete necessary social service paperwork on admission and/or as needed, i.e. PSDA. Residents Bill of Rights, facility policies and electronic submission of MDS data, etc. · Assume duties of a weekend manager on a rotating basis with other facility…

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