Social Services Director - Nursing Home jobs in Salisbury, NC

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Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a member of a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is looking for a Social Services Assistant.

Working at Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation you will enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits

What you will do:

• Assist in collecting social history data and in the development of a comprehensive discharge plan, including the MDS and Care Plan for new admits, as directed by the Social Services Director.
• Orient and assist new residents in adjusting to the facility. Assist residents and families with adjustment to changes, including room changes.
• Assist families with the engraving and/or marking of resident’s personal items.
• Review resident’s rights with residents and staff and attend to various personal needs of the residents.
• Assist in facilitating family group meetings.
• Document progress notes, which relate to each resident’s care plan when necessary and within policy timeframe.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

What you need:

• At least one (1) year experience in social work, preferably in a long-term care facility.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.