Director of Social Services

Job Description About Us:

Careage Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare of Cherokee is a 44 bed facility located in the heart of Cherokee, IA. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility is looking for excellent candidates to help us in achieving the best care possible for our residents. We are committed to providing excellent care as well as a highly rewarding environment for our staff members to thrive in. We strongly believe in taking care of our employees and focusing on improving not only the care we give but the work place we create. With that in place we can better serve our community. At Careage Hills we believe that our staff are more than just employees, they are our most important asset.

Job Duties:

Develop, implement, evaluate and direct the social service programs of the facility Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family Maintain community relationships to help address resident concerns as appropriate Perform routine tasks with patient admissions, care plans and discharge planning Coordinate response to reports of missing, lost or stolen belongings Assist in obtaining resources from community and social services agencies as well as health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the resident Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with other departments in the facility, and outside community agencies, so that social services can be provided to meet the needs of the residents. Document regarding resident social service status Completes patient assessments upon admission, as well as quarterly and annually. Assists in the development of resident centered care plans. Leads Resident Council Meetings, documents patient's needs, grievances/concerns, and follows up with necessary departments to ensure corrective action. Provides written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the social services department. Prepares for and participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Supports the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies. Serves on facility committees (i.e., Resident Counsel, Dining, Budget, Behavior, Care Planning, etc.). Evaluates and implements recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to the departments. Performs other duties as may be needed or assigned.

The Perks:

Fun, family atmosphere & working environment Opportunity to make a difference in residents lives Growth, Development and Career Advancement opportunities Ongoing Leadership Training Monthly Incentives & Fun Days If you are dedicated and committed to success , well we would love to hear from you! Call us today!! Leah Nelson, LNHA Executive Director @ 712-261-0772

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person