Social Services Assistant Job at Astoria-Lake Wales
Overview:
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Social Services Director in the operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards to ensure that the social needs of the residents are met. Responsibilities:
Assisting the Social Services Director in the operation of the Social Services Department. This includes:
Desired qualifications include
Social Services Assistant Primary Responsibilities
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Social Services Director in the operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards to ensure that the social needs of the residents are met.
Social Services Assistant Essential Functions
Assisting the Social Services Director in the operation of the Social Services Department. This includes:
- Assisting with the interviewing of resident /families to obtain social history;
- Assisting in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary;
- Assisting in the monitoring of resident mood/behaviors;
- Assisting in developing and implementing behavior management programs;
- Assisting in the maintenance and acquisition of eyewear, hearing aids and dentures as well as obtaining personal items and specialty needs for the residents;
- Assisting in the oversight of psychotherapeutic medications;
- Assisting in room change-plans, documentation and follow-up;
- Assisting and maintaining transfer documentation;
- Assisting in the collection and execution of CQI and MDS data;
- Assisting in periodic progress notes;
- Assisting in the scheduling and documentation of care plan meetings;
- Assisting with the review of nurses notes to determine if the care plan is being followed;
- Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights, privacy and property are protected at all times; &
- Reporting and documenting resident and/or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints or allegations according to the facility’s policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system.
Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy as indicated by:
- Ensuring that work/assignment areas are clean and records, files, etc., are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc.;
- Abiding by all emergency protocols for crash carts, resident codes, fire safety, missing residents, tornado preparation, violent residents, Wander guard alarms, door alarms, and other facility policies as assigned;
- Reporting any forms of abuse witnessed and aware of and taking appropriate action according to policy;
- Following infection control and universal precautions procedures;
- Following periodic cleaning schedules for equipment and returning equipment to proper area after use; &
- Ensuring the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner at all times.
Performing other duties as assigned by the Social Services Director.
Qualifications:
Social Services Assistant Qualifications
Must possess a high school diploma or GED;- Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Social Services practices
Desired qualifications include
- A Social Services Designee Certification (SSD) from the state is preferred, but not required;
- Previous experience in long-tern care is preferred, but not required.
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