Social Services Assistant

Peninsula Post Acute is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Services Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced skilled nursing environment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to providing excellent patient care, embody a positive attitude, and thrive in a collaborative team setting.

Responsibilities:


* Collaborate with residents and their families to establish goals and develop a course of action that promotes self-care, independence, and overall well-being.


* Provide medically related social services to support the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.


* Assess social, family, psychological, and emotional needs to develop comprehensive care plans addressing social services issues.


* Offer emotional support and guidance to residents and families facing challenges such as coping with physical disabilities, health-related fears, and grief associated with loss or death.


* Actively participate in discharge planning and coordinate with appropriate community agencies and referrals as needed.

Requirements:


* High school diploma or equivalent required.


* Experience in skilled nursing and familiarity with PointClickCare (PCC) preferred, but not required.


* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks efficiently.


* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with residents, families, and staff.


* Ability to evaluate social and family information, psychological, and emotional needs to assist in assessing social services needs as well as develop care plans for social services issues.


* Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.

Benefits:


* Competitive pay.


* Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including vision and dental, for full-time employees.


* 401k retirement plan available for full-time employees.


* Paid Time Off (PTO).


* Rewards and bonus opportunities.


* Continuous training and growth opportunities.