What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Work/Admissions Assistant position at Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center?
Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center is looking for a full time Social Work/Admissions Assistant to join our fantastic team!
Shift: Full time with a flexible schedule and remote options. Pay: $20-$30 per hour. Pay is negotiable based on experience.
Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center has been providing excellent care to the community for over 50 years. Privately owned and operated, we offer short and long term skilled nursing care and rehabilitation as well as outpatient therapy.
Preferred Benefits
Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center has been given a 5 Star rating for Quality Measures by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We are charter members of the Yale Preferred Provider Post-Acute Care Network and recognized as a Tier 1 provider for Hartford Healthcare. Benefits Health insurancePaid time offDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible scheduleLife insuranceDisability insurancePaid trainingPaid sick timePurpose of Social Worker Position:
The primary purpose of your position is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing social service programs in accordance with current existing federal, state and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis. You will also assist in the admissions department completing the required Admissions paperwork with new and incoming admissions. Responsibilities of Social Worker:
Participate in resident care planning by identifying the social and emotional needs of the residents in accordance with the medical assessment. Maintain progress notes for each resident as required by company policy and state and federal regulations, indicating response to the treatment plan and adjustment to facility life. Make referrals to support agencies when the need for such services is determined by the interdisciplinary team, keeping records of such referrals. Participate in the development of discharge plans as appropriate and prepare the resident for transition. Serve as general information source for families, residents, and the public. Visit residents and perform needed services such as communicating with the family or friends, utilizing community resources, and informing the resident and/or legal representative of the Residents’ Rights. Maintain contact with the resident, legal representative, and other family members approved by the resident or legal representative, involving them in the resident’s total care and providing them with information on the resident’s status as requested or appropriate. Work with Activity Coordinator on providing requested effects for residents who do not have family support. Work closely with the facility mental health provider to ensure that all resident psychosocial needs are identified, referrals are made, and services are provided. Assist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services and other related topics. Orient the resident to the long-term care environment and facilitate adjustment upon placement. Provides Admissions Coverage every other weekend and as needed.Interfaces directly with patients and or family members/responsible party at admission; enters demographic information in EMR system and obtains all required signature for admission within 72 hours of admission.Takes new patients photographs and uploads them into EMRChecks unoccupied rooms to be sure they are “admissions ready”Check on patients daily to be sure they are comfortable and that their needs are being met. Contact families regularly to be sure they are happy with their loved ones careResponds to inquiries and complains courteously and professionally. Determine the nature of the issue, and handle by referring to the appropriate department head and making the necessary follow ups until resolved.Acts as a liaison between patient and or family and other Whitney Rehab departments as neededMaintains confidentiality of all patient information to ensure protections of personal matters
Requirements of Social Work/Admissions Assistant: Bachelor’s degree in social work, or bachelor’s degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology; AND One (1) year of social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals Effective verbal and written English communication skills. Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives. Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure. Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions. Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.
Shift: Full time with a flexible schedule and remote options. Pay: $20-$30 per hour. Pay is negotiable based on experience.
Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center has been providing excellent care to the community for over 50 years. Privately owned and operated, we offer short and long term skilled nursing care and rehabilitation as well as outpatient therapy.
Preferred Benefits
Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center has been given a 5 Star rating for Quality Measures by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We are charter members of the Yale Preferred Provider Post-Acute Care Network and recognized as a Tier 1 provider for Hartford Healthcare. Benefits Health insurancePaid time offDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible scheduleLife insuranceDisability insurancePaid trainingPaid sick timePurpose of Social Worker Position:
The primary purpose of your position is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing social service programs in accordance with current existing federal, state and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis. You will also assist in the admissions department completing the required Admissions paperwork with new and incoming admissions. Responsibilities of Social Worker:
Participate in resident care planning by identifying the social and emotional needs of the residents in accordance with the medical assessment. Maintain progress notes for each resident as required by company policy and state and federal regulations, indicating response to the treatment plan and adjustment to facility life. Make referrals to support agencies when the need for such services is determined by the interdisciplinary team, keeping records of such referrals. Participate in the development of discharge plans as appropriate and prepare the resident for transition. Serve as general information source for families, residents, and the public. Visit residents and perform needed services such as communicating with the family or friends, utilizing community resources, and informing the resident and/or legal representative of the Residents’ Rights. Maintain contact with the resident, legal representative, and other family members approved by the resident or legal representative, involving them in the resident’s total care and providing them with information on the resident’s status as requested or appropriate. Work with Activity Coordinator on providing requested effects for residents who do not have family support. Work closely with the facility mental health provider to ensure that all resident psychosocial needs are identified, referrals are made, and services are provided. Assist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services and other related topics. Orient the resident to the long-term care environment and facilitate adjustment upon placement. Provides Admissions Coverage every other weekend and as needed.Interfaces directly with patients and or family members/responsible party at admission; enters demographic information in EMR system and obtains all required signature for admission within 72 hours of admission.Takes new patients photographs and uploads them into EMRChecks unoccupied rooms to be sure they are “admissions ready”Check on patients daily to be sure they are comfortable and that their needs are being met. Contact families regularly to be sure they are happy with their loved ones careResponds to inquiries and complains courteously and professionally. Determine the nature of the issue, and handle by referring to the appropriate department head and making the necessary follow ups until resolved.Acts as a liaison between patient and or family and other Whitney Rehab departments as neededMaintains confidentiality of all patient information to ensure protections of personal matters
Requirements of Social Work/Admissions Assistant: Bachelor’s degree in social work, or bachelor’s degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology; AND One (1) year of social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals Effective verbal and written English communication skills. Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives. Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure. Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions. Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.
Salary : $20 - $30
Social Work Case Manager
Yale New Haven Health -
New Haven, CT
