Social Services Assistant Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Social Services Assistant at Life Care Center of Hickory Woods in Nashville, TN, plays a vital role in meeting the emotional and social needs of patients. The job requires a high school diploma or GED, with prior healthcare experience preferred. Responsibilities include making independent decisions, interpreting department procedures, maintaining professional relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The annual salary ranges from $31.6K to $36.7K.
Job Description
Social Services Assistant Life Care Center of Hickory Woods – 3.7
Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:
$31.6K – $36.7K a year 15 hours ago Qualifications English High school diploma or GED Entry level
Full Job Description Position Summary:
The Social Services Assistant provides assistance to the Social Services department to ensure all medically related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:
High school graduate or equivalent Prior health care experience preferred
Specific Job Requirements:
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions:
Assist with the social services program to meet the medically related social and emotional needs of patients as well as Federal, State, corporate, and division guidelines Document appropriately and timely, according to State law Assist social worker(s) in supporting patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc. Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients Assist in the evacuation of patients Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours Read, write, speak, and understand the English language An Equal Opportunity Employer
