A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.
Overview Our skilled nursing facility is looking for a new Resident Advocate to join our team. The Resident Advocate plays a crucial role in supporting individuals with disabilities and ensuring their well-being within a residential setting. This position focuses on promoting the rights and dignity of residents while assisting them with daily living activities. The ideal candidate will possess a compassionate nature and the ability to foster meaningful relationships with residents, enhancing their quality of life. Duties 1. Complete all social services related documentation in each resident medical record, including assessments, progress notes, and care plans. 2. Become familiar with the financial status of resident and family, and assist with S.S.I. application, Medicaid/Medicare applications and reviews, and other financial assistance, as needed. 3. Coordinate the Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) process for all new admissions, including making recommendations to the applicable PASRR agency for review upon completion of short stays, convalescent stays, or significant changes in resident status. 4. Coordinate with and assist all residents with social service related activities as needed or requested. 5. Maintain quality working relationships with all social service agencies in the area. 6. Become familiar with community resources and public support systems that may be of benefit to residents. 7. Assist in providing each resident with personal care items to assure their dignity and comfort. Assist with phone calls, letter writing, shopping, etc. as needed. 8. Assist in making arranging resident services with specialists for certain resident care areas, at a minimum the dentist, podiatrist, optometrist/ophthalmologist and audiologist and mental health specialists (providers, counselors, etc.). 9. Attend and participate in meetings and committees such as daily department head meetings, Resident Care Conferences, Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI), Comprehensive Skilled Services Review (CSSR), Psychotropic Committee, Resident Council, etc. 10. Perform other job duties as may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor. Experience Previous experience working in skilled nursing facilities. Familiarity with resident rights is essential. Compassionate approach towards individuals requiring assistance, particularly those living with dementia or other cognitive impairments. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of residents while working in a supportive environment dedicated to enhancing their independence and well-being.
