Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
16 Sep, 25
Salary
0.0
Posted On
17 Jun, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Federal Regulations, Discharge Planning, Cultural Diversity, Assessment, Health
Industry
Hospital/Health Care
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
As Social Service Assistant you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
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PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION
The Social Service Assistant will work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Services will be provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics along with strict adherence to government regulations. The nursing home social worker is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity in accordance with the Federal Regulations, the requirements of this State, and policies and goals of the facility. This climate shall provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In fulfilling the primary duties and responsibilities, the nursing home Social Service Assistant shall exercise professional judgment in carrying out a variety of activities that maximize the well-being and quality of life of residents. The following is a listing of those duties in accordance with current professional Social Work practice standards.