Social Services Assistant
Social Services Assistant
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Job Description
Life Care Center of Kirkland is nestled on the eastern shoresof Lake Washington. Residents benefit from a charming downtown area filled withboutique shops art galleries and waterfront parks. Kirklands commitment topublic art and community events fosters a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere.
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 CaresCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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
Employment Type
Full-Time
