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Social Services Director

Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Hollywood, FL
Full-time

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

In fulfilling his or her primary duties and responsibilities, the nursing home social worker shall exercise professional judgment in carrying out a variety of activities that maximize the well-being and quality of life of residents.

The following is a listing of those duties according to the NASW Nursing Home Social Work Practice Standards :

Administrative

  • Review facility policies and procedures as part of the facility’s interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life.
  • Participate in developing facility social work policies.
  • Develop, maintain and utilize a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their families / significant others.
  • Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings.
  • Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation.
  • Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents.

Advocacy

Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well being of each resident.

Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure.

  • Identify community changes and opportunities such as legislation, regulations and programs that affect nursing home residents.
  • Work with residents, families, significant others and staff to provide support, information and organization for taking a more proactive role in self advocacy to improve the quality of life / care for individual residents and those who live and work within the nursing home and the community at large.
  • 16 days ago
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