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Social WorkerGarden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence (Houston) • Houston, TX, US
Social Worker

Social Worker

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence (Houston) • Houston, TX, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

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Position Summary\n \n

  • The Social Worker plans, organizes, develops, and implements Social Services programs ensure all medically-related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

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  • Reports to Social Services Director
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  • Currently registered / licensed in applicable State (if required by State law). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. (Not applicable in Hawaii)
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  • Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (which may include gerontology) if working in a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law)
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  • Two (2) years’ experience in health-care social work preferred
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  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
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  • Knowledgeable of social services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing social services functions in the post-acute care facility
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  • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the social services department
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  • Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
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  • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
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  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential information
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  • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
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  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
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    Essential Functions

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  • Plan, organize, develop, and implement social services program that meets the medically-related social and emotional needs of patients as well as State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines
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  • Act as a patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rights
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  • Chart appropriately and timely
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  • Assist patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc.
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  • Follow-up to evaluate compliance with social services programs and patient plans
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  • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
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  • Assist in the evacuation of patients
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  • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
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  • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
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  • Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team
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  • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
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  • Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
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  • Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push / pull 20 lbs
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