Life Care Center of Coeur d’Alene is located in a city
renowned for its pristine lake and outdoor recreational activities. Residents
enjoy boating, hiking, and skiing, as well as a charming downtown area with
boutique shops and restaurants. Coeur d’Alene's natural beauty and community
events make it a desirable place to live and work.
Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene was named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best
Nursing Homes.
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 actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to : patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential 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 guidelinesDocument appropriately and timely, according to State lawAssist 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 patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable, regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursRead, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer
