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Social Services Assistant

Life Care Centers of America, Aurora, CO, United States


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 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 action

Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility

Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

Perform proficiently in all competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation

Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and confidential information

Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential 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 guidelines

Document appropriately and timely, according to state law

Assist social workers in supporting patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, and liaison with community agencies

Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

Assist in the evacuation of patients

Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer
This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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