Social Worker For SKILLED NURSING FACILITY - West Palm Beach, United States - Lourdes Noreen McKeen Residence

Description

Social Worker

The Carmelite Sisters came to the Palm Beaches in 1960.Later named the Lourdes-Noreen McKeen Residence, the facility was the first of its kind in the area to provide nursing, long-term and seasonal housing for the elderly, all with the signature type of care that distinguished the order's approach from others.Today, our senior living community offers skilled nursing, short-term rehab, independent living and assisted living apartments.

We are looking for a Social Worker.

• Full-time schedule plus weekends required.

Social Worker Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters in Social Work required.
• 1 year of Long-Term Care experience required.

Social Worker Job Summary:

• Assist in the implementation of the social service programs of this facility.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Interview residents/families as necessary.
• Refer the resident/family to the appropriate social service agencies.
• Provide information to the resident/families as to medicare/medicaid, and other financial assistance programs.
• Coordinate social service activities with other departments.
• Maintain accurate and timely service progress notes.
• Serve on committees as appointed by the Administrator.
• Assure the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the social service needs of each resident.
• Assure the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive).
• Welcome new residents on the day of admission.
• Run errands for residents as required.
• Interpret social, psychological, and emotional needs of the resident/family to the resident care team members.
• Visit residents on a daily basis allowing them to express concerns/problems.
• Discusses residents/family problems with the Director on a daily basis.

This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive.

Lourdes Noreen McKeen can offer you:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health (Aetna), Dental and HSA with employer contribution
• Vision (Single Plan Fully Paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and AFLAC insurances
• Benefits available 1st of the mo. following 30 days
• Fully paid Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid-Time-Off
• Vibrant waterfront neighborhood
• Hurricane resistant facility with new generator

Please consider joining our team working where The Difference is LoveSM

Lourdes Noreen McKeen Residence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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