Social Services Assistant Position Available In Richland, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Social Services Assistant position at Avalon Health Care - E. Roy Stone, Jr. Veterans Pavilion involves developing social assessments, discharge plans, and care plans for new residents, assisting with resident adjustments, and facilitating family meetings. Qualifications include health care experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility and the ability to relate positively to residents and families. Full-time employees are eligible for various benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Job Description
Avalon Health Care – E. Roy Stone, Jr. Veterans Pavilion is hiring for Social Services Assistant! Effective July 1, the E. Roy Stone Veterans Pavilion on the CM Tucker campus, will transfer to the SC Department of Veteran Affairs from the SC Department of Mental Health. Avalon Health Care, a privately operated company experienced in the long-term care needs of Veterans, will operate the Veterans Home for the SC Department of Veterans Affairs.
Schedule :
Full Time Develop lasting relationships, while making a difference in the lives of your patients and their families Full-time are eligible for:
401K
Medical, Dental & Vision
FSA & Dependent Care FSA
Life Insurance
AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance. Responsibilities Develop a comprehensive social history assessment, a psycho-social assessment, discharge plan, and complete the MDS and Care Plan for new admits. Orient and assist new residents in adjusting to the facility.
Assist residents and families with adjustment to changes, including room changes.
Assist families with the engraving and/or marking of residents’ personal items. Review residents’ rights with residents and staff, and attend to various personal needs of the residents. Assist in the development of a volunteer program and assist in facilitating family group meetings. Document progress notes, which relate to each resident’s care plan, when necessary and within policy time-frame.
Qualifications
Health care experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility required.
Must meet any state and/or Federal requirements if applicable.
Basic understanding of computer technology.
Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English.
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees.
Must pass criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.
