Social Worker

Description

Facility: MediLodge of Zeeland

Embark on a fulfilling healthcare career with us and become part of a team that truly values your contributions. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why MediLodge?

Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.

Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.

• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.

Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.

Specialty Benefits: Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees.

Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.

• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through OnShift Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options

Start rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!

Requirements

Summary

The Social Services Worker provides psychosocial support to residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Education: BSSW, MSSW preferred
• Licenses/Certification: Licensing as required by the state of employment.
• Experience: One year of experience in a long-term care environment.

Job Functions

• Provides direct psychosocial intervention.
• Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually.
• Creates, reviews and updates care plan and progress notes.
• Provides direct psychosocial intervention.
• Coordinates resident visits with outside services, dental, optical, etc.
• Attends and documents resident council meetings.

Assists resident’s families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process.

• Works with the patient, family, and other team members to plan discharge.
• Conducts in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights.
• Supervises and guides Social Services Assistants.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long-term care environment.
• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.