Float Social Worker

Gardner Heights Health Care Center, a 110-bed skilled nursing community located in Shelton, Connecticut, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Float Social Worker to join our dynamic team of three Shelton skilled nursing communities (Gardner Heights, Shelton Lakes and Hewitt). As a Float Social Worker, you will play a vital role in implementing and documenting plans of care related to residents' social/emotional needs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring excellent resident care outcomes.

This role is in addition to the three full time Social Workers stationed at each location. This is a full time benefit eligible position scheduled at 32 hours per week.

• Implement and document plans of care related to residents' social/emotional needs in the electronic medical record

• Collaborate with nursing, MDS, and rehabilitation departments to facilitate discharge plans for residents

• Inform and educate staff, residents, families, and responsible parties of residents' personal and property rights, as well as their rights related to health services

• Maintain updated resources for residents and families regarding community resources and services

• Investigate reported concerns, assist in resolving them, and ensure appropriate follow-up and documentation

• Provide timely referrals to appropriate agencies for assistance to residents and families

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited program in Social Work or related field

• Previous experience in a long-term care facility, preferably with knowledge of current Requirements of Participation regulations

• Knowledge of admissions and discharge procedures, as well as residents' rights and documentation requirements

• Attention to detail, good follow-through skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks

• Innovative and able to find creative ways to serve the variety of resident needs

• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license

• Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team

• Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward residents and their support networks

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

• Ability to communicate with residents, staff, and family members in a professional manner

• Attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater, including:

  • Scholarships and career growth opportunities

  • 4 Weeks Paid Time Off

  • 7 Paid Holidays

  • Health Insurance Benefits

  • Short Term & Long Term Disability

  • Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Life Insurance

  • 401K Retirement Program

  • Longevity Credit