Social Worker

Company: Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Location: Holmes
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Description: * WEEKLY PAY * EXCELLENT BENEFITS * AETNA HEALTH PLANS 1ST OF THE MONTH AFTER START * DETAILS: Full-Time BENEFITS ("What's in it for you?") COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDING AETNA HEALTH PLANS (FOR SELF OR FOR FAMILY)
CAREER GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
GREAT TEAM CULTURE
PAID TIME OFF
AND MORE! JOB SUMMARY: Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, located in Putnam County, New York, has been trusted by families to care for their loved ones. Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to maintaining excellence and integrity in all aspects of its operations. We have maintained the highest regard for our mission to provide high quality care to all individuals with respect and compassion through an interdisciplinary approach that focuses on personalized goals in achieving maximum potential and quality of life. We are actively seeking a Social Worker to join our team! The role of the Social Worker is to serve as resident advocate, supporting each resident's rights in the facility and assisting staff, residents, and their families with interpretation of those rights.
Communicates and ensures that policies, procedures, practices, objectives and goals are carried out to attain maximum resident care.
Demonstrates administrative/clinical expertise which is consistent with the established standards of the facility.
Requirements:
Minimum of two years of experience in the social services field, preferably in a nursing facility, hospital or related agency.
Pleasant personality and ability to work with residents, families, and staff from various departments.
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible.
Exemplary customer service skills.
Must have a sincere desire to work with the elderly, chronically ill, and disabled.
Must utilize good judgment in emergency situations.
Must be able to prioritize, make adjustments with interruptions, and communicate effectively.

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