Department

Skilled Nursing

Reports to

Nursing Home Administrator

Position Purpose

Uses counseling methods, assures the best quality of life for the residents, and serves as an intermediary with the clients, families, Annandale staff, and other agencies. Responsible for the oversight, planning, and implementation of a well-rounded activity program to include both on grounds and community inclusion activities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field with at least 2 years’ experience in a human service setting.

Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities preferred.

Knowledge of current standards in Long Term Care Social Services, Activities, and MDS 3.0 documentation requirements.

Must obtain certification from a state accredited body in Social Work and Activities.

Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid Class C Georgia Driver’s License, proof of vehicle insurance, and meet company policy regarding MVR requirements.

Must meet state requirements regarding a GBI and FBI criminal history record check which requires fingerprinting.

Must undergo and pass a drug screening and screening for Tuberculosis.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Interviews residents with issues relating to personal and family adjustments, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, and physical and mental impairments to determine the nature and degree of the issue and helps residents resolve.

Secures information such as medical, psychological, and social factors which contribute to resident’s situation and evaluates these and resident’s capacities.

Maintains working knowledge of Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance requirements and assists family, as needed, to obtain or apply for benefits for their resident.

Reports abuse or suspicion of abuse as required by D. Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing policy and licensing agencies.

Counsel’s residents individually, and in family or small groups, regarding plans for meeting needs.

Facilitates Care Plan scheduling, prepares weekly reports, and follows up on concerns expressed by team members.

Attends quarterly Quality Assurance meetings and prepares report for improvement plan.

Serves as member of Admissions Team.

Works with physicians, agencies, and other organizations to meet the ever-changing needs of residents.

Coordinates with Programs, Skilled Nursing Center, contracted Therapists, and volunteers to provide residents meaningful community inclusion and/or re-integration experiences based on individual goals and interests.

Schedules residents’ appointments and coordinates with the C.N.A. Transportation Aide for transport to and from appointments.

Develops, facilitates, and/or provides in-service training to implement a person-centered Social Services/Activity Program based on state standards and guidelines with input from Director of Nursing and Administrator.

Completes MDS 3.0 documentation and maintains current progress notes.

Generates curriculum and distributes monthly special activities calendar.

Attends all required and assigned trainings and meetings.

Leads or assists, as needed, in a crisis intervention situation.

Performs other duties as needed that may be necessary in the best interest of Annandale at Suwanee, Inc. to meet the personal service and care needs of the facility residents.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements

vAbility to read, write and speak English.

vAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

vAbility to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.

vWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; use fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.

vThe employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl.

vEmployee is required to lift up to 25 pounds and/or move up to 75 pounds (with assistance).

vSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

vEmployee is required to transport (drive) and assist Villagers in and out of vehicles.

vEmployee is required to perform CPR/First Aid.