Social Worker - Nursing Home

Job Description

A social worker in a nursing home helps residents with psychosocial, emotional, and mental needs, ensuring their well-being and quality of life. They conduct assessments, develop care plans, provide counseling, and advocate for residents' rights and needs, often working in collaboration with other healthcare professionals and family members.

Sample Job Responsibilities:

Assessments:

Conduct psychosocial assessments of residents, including their social, emotional, and psychological needs.

Care Planning:

Develop and implement individualized care plans that address residents' needs, often in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Counseling:

Provide individual and group counseling to residents, helping them cope with transitions, adjust to nursing home life, and address psychosocial issues.

Advocacy:

Advocate for residents' rights, needs, and preferences, ensuring they are respected and met.

Communication:

Facilitate communication between residents, families, and staff, ensuring everyone is informed and involved.

Discharge Planning:

Coordinate discharge planning and follow-up services for residents who are transitioning out of the nursing home.

Family Support:

Provide support and resources to families, helping them understand their loved one's needs and navigate the healthcare system.

Resource Connection:

Connect residents and families with community resources and support services.

Crisis Intervention:

Provide crisis intervention services as needed, offering immediate support to residents in distress.

Documentation:

Maintain accurate and detailed records of resident assessments, care plans, and interventions.

Teamwork:

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.

Training:

Educate staff on psychosocial issues and resident care needs.

Compliance:

Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to resident care.

End-of-Life Care:

Provide support and resources for residents and their families during end-of-life care.

Mediation:

Conduct family meetings and provide mediation when necessary to resolve conflicts or address concerns.

Policy Development:

Participate in the development and implementation of policies to improve resident care.

Full-time