Social Worker
Company: Shoreside Health & Rehab
Location: Miami
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Job Description:The social worker 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. The nursing home social
worker is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and
routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality,
independence and dignity. This climate shall provide residents with
the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial
well-being and quality of life.Responsibilities:
- Review facility policies and procedures as part of the
facility's interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state
and federal regulations
- Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning
resident care and quality of life
- Participate in developing facility social work policies
- Develop, maintain and utilize a listing of current community
resources that are useful to residents and their
families/significant others
- Understand and meet all government requirements for social
service documentation
- Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of
residents
- Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to
promote and protect resident rights and the psychological
well-being of each resident. Prevent and address resident abuse as
mandated by law and professional licensure
- Work with residents, families, significant others and staff to
provide support, information and organization for taking a more
proactive role in self advocacy to improve the quality of life/care
for individual residents and the community at large
- Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents
in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care
facility, including their social, emotional, and psychological
needs
- Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events
that occur during the resident's stay in the
facilityRequirements/Qualifications:
- LSW, LCSW, or LICSW in the state employed
- Prior work with elders in a community or long-term care setting
is preferred
- The nursing home social worker must have skills in
communication, assessment and social work methods and
techniques.
- Must have a working understanding of social systems along with
the ability to implement pertinent state and federal
regulations.
- EducationEntry Level (0-2 years)
- ExperienceBachelors DegreeBenefits/Perks:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Retirement SavingsLocation:Miami, FL
Keywords: Shoreside Health & Rehab, Miami , Social Worker, Healthcare , Miami, Florida
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