Environmental Services Assistant Jobs in Rising Sun, IN

Job Address:

Three Rivers Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies is currently recruiting for a Full Time Social Services Assistant / Designee to join our team.

LWS Preferred

Full Time Position

Shift 8:00am - 5:00 pm

PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT:

The position of Social Services Assistant / Designee provides coordination and implementation of services to enhance each resident's social and psychosocial well being and assure that care standards are met and the highest degree of quality resident care is provided at all times. The position must function as a team member to ensure that work is accomplished and quality care is delivered, supporting team members and taking direction from the Social Services Director. While focusing on delivering quality care, the position must also manage the resources within their control and assist others in managing resources.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and maintains a good working rapport with other direct care givers to assure their participation and support of all programs/services to benefit the residents' psychosocial well being.

• Reports all grievances and complaints and make necessary oral/written reports to the Director of Social Services.

• Serves as the resident's advocate at all times working in harmony with all direct care giving staff to assure that the resident's needs are being met at all times (i.e. appropriate dress and clean appearance). Is aware of any changes in a resident's condition and report immediately to the RN Charge Nurse.

• Provides information to the Director of Social Services that would help to solve the problems of residents and better meet their needs.

• Improves the quality of services and/or activities and increase a variety of opportunities and choices for the resident.

• Works with the activity department to Involve family members and guests in activities whenever possible.

• Maintains confidentiality of all resident/family information at all times.

• Perform general social services duties.

• Attend and participate in scheduled training, education classes, and orientation programs to maintain and enhance quality of care.

• Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.

• Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and home office policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent

• Previous social services experience in a long term care environment.

• LWS Preferred

Benefits

As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

About Us

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional, personcentered care as a national leader in postacute services for individuals with chronic or complex conditions. Today, our more than 105 skilled nursing and longterm care facilities serve nearly 13,000 residents at any given time.
To support our centers and ensure longterm success and continuity of care, CommuniCare has developed integrated lines of business spanning the full continuum of care. These specialized solutions include chronic disease management, memory care, telehealth services, Medicare insurance plans, behavioral health programs, and comprehensive medical services. Together, they enable us to deliver sophisticated, coordinated, and transformative care beyond the walls of our facilities.
Our mission, Serve with Pride, is evident in the quality and consistency residents, families, and community partners have come to expect and trust. With more than 14,000 employees serving communities across Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents by placing extraordinary service above all else.
We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to enhance quality of life-creating environments where residents feel at home, employees thrive, and families find comfort and confidence in the care we provide.