Social Services

Job Details:

Job Location:

Heritage at Brandon Place - Oklahoma City, OK 73142, Directs and supervises social service program. Evaluates the social needs of each patient admitted and formulates a written plan of care. Reviews and revises plan as necessary, but not less often than quarterly. Refers patients and families to appropriate community resources as necessary. Responsible to the Administrator.

• Plans and organizes a social service program according to established policies.
• Assists in the coordination of resident transfers.
• Handles telephone calls and interviews each patient and family on admission.
• Coordinates services with other departments.
• Completes a Social History on each patient.
• Identifies and evaluates personal, emotional and environmental concerns.
• Formulates a written plan of care for each admitted patient.
• Reviews and updates plan of care according to established policies.
• Records continuing progress notes on the patient's social needs and response of the patient to delivered social services.
• Responsible for the Discharge Plan.
• Assesses spiritual needs and facilitates participation in religious activities.
• Participates in the development and review of the Total Care Plan.
• Assists with the development of a community volunteer program.
• Conducts annual in-service on social services for all staff.
• Assists in coordinating the Resident Council.
• Helps open and read incoming mail, and helps address and post outgoing mail upon the patient's request.
• Assembles and maintains a store of information on community resources and helps other staff to use these accordingly.
• Gives assistance or help in locating and arranging for services of other professionals or agencies to solve problems and needs of patients.
• Participates regularly in case conferences with nurses and other staff to assist in better understanding the patient and his family.
• Helps needy patients and families locate funds for dentures, glasses, etc.
• Participates in pre-admission screening of prospective patients whenever possible.
• Conducts facility tour and orientation for new patient and family.
• Listens to the residents.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Must have a genuine interest in the elderly.

• Must exercise patience and tactfulness.
• Possess good listening skills.
• Must be able to execute a social service program appropriate to the needs and interests of the patients.
• Must have a knowledge of special needs and limitations of elderly.
• Is able to recognize and identify situations in which problems are such that referral is indicated.
• Has sufficient understanding and self-discipline to relate to the patients'needs and feelings.
• Has an interest in learning and advancement.
• Possess the ability to work congenially with others.
• Must be able to work hours as assigned by the Administrator.
• Must have a pre-employment and an annual tuberculosis screening examination.