SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR - LIBERTY COMMONS OF ALAMANCE COUNTYLiberty Cares
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At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.
We are currently seeking an experienced:
SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR
Job Summary:
- Demonstrates leadership skills by planning and instituting new and innovative ideas and programs in harmony with the overall program of the Facility.
- Receives inquiries of prospective residents and maintains records of inquiry.
- Interviews patients or family members of residents when application for admission is made.
- Explains cost of care involved in appropriate level of care as determined or required by the admitting physician.
- Gives appropriate forms necessary to request adequate medical and social information, which will be returned for review.
- Works as liaison between families and hospital discharge planners, social service agencies, and physicians.
- When appropriate bed is available and all records are in order, gives notice of time patient admission in line with admitting time in Facility policies.
- Notifies the family of approval for admission, the room number and time of expected arrival of the patient.
- Notifies all appropriate departments of admission.
- Greets patient and family at the door. Assists family and patient in settling in room as needed.
- Completes cover sheet of MDS form.
- Chairs the Admission Conference/MDS meeting for new admissions.
- Holds patient-family conferences as deemed appropriate.
- Attends and participates in required meetings.
- Assists families or residents with discharge placement and discharge information as needed. Maintains list of community resources.
- Receives complaints from residents or families investigates and reports to the Department Director.
- Receives and reviews change of room requests. Notifies appropriate departments of room changes.
- Refers all residents or families to the appropriate agency or resource if service cannot be met within the Facility.
- Works closely with Unit Directors/RN Supervisors, administrative nursing and other Social Workers (if applicable) for input regarding admissions and room changes.
- Writes correspondence as necessary following established correspondence procedures
- Monitors to assure appropriate sections on MDS completed within 14 days of patient admission. Monitors through Quality Assurance monitors per calendar.
- Assures that Social work progress notes and electronic assessments completed according to documentation policies.
- Assures that Social Worker meets residents’ social needs through scheduled periodic visits.
- Assists with Family Council, providing topics for discussion, offering support, etc. May be required to conduct resident council.
- Receives notification of residents on which there are notes precautions regarding a resident’s precautionary condition and follows Facility procedure.
- Participates in Quality Assurance committee by performing monitors and reporting to the Q.A. Committee.
- Meets with Social Workers (if applicable) on a monthly basis to receive concerns, and/or suggestions to improve department. Reports concerns, solutions and suggestions to Department Director.
- Encourages department in a professional manner keeping Facility objectives in focus.
- Assists in providing annual services to staff.
- In case of fire or fire drill
- Shut off all electrical equipment.
- Shut doors.
- Report to Nurses Station for further instruction.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Must be a high school graduate. Must have one year of experience in the health care or long-term care field or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be willing to work and cooperate with other employees.
- Must be able to problem-solve.
- Must be able to work well under pressure.
- Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
- Wears appropriate business attire.
- Must read, know and follow personnel, department, and Facility policies.
- Must be knowledgeable of local, state and federal regulations as relates to social needs of patients.
- Runs errands as necessary.
- On occasion, may assist with transporting patients to doctor's appointments. (This could be driving a van or car or riding with and staying with the patient).
- Must have a valid driver's license.
Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.
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EOE.
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