Are you interested in social services work that is dedicated to improving the lives of seniors? As the Social Services Designee at The Laurels of West Columbus you will provide medically-related social services that help guests to attain and/or maintain their physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision.
- 401K with matching funds.
- DailyPay, employees can access their pay when they need it.
- Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness.
- Zero cost uniforms.
Responsibilities:
The Social Services Designee - Discharge Planner is responsible for assisting and coordinating with the facility's Social Service Department to streamline the process for discharge planning. Reports to the Social Services Director
- Meeting the resident/guest on or shortly after the admission and following them until they discharge to the community.
- Attend the 72 hour care plan meeting.
- Ordering equipment for the community setting.
- Arranging home health nursing for after discharge.
- Coordinating the medications for community use.
- Scheduling IV home services if necessary.
- Communicate with external case managers, as needed.
- Coordinate the entire discharge, with IDT involvement.
- Attending care conferences for sub-acute residents/guests.
- Develop an individualized discharge care plan for the resident/guest discharge in collaboration with the facility, the family, and the practitioner, assuring the resident/guest receives the care that will meet their needs in the community.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma/GED
Ciena Healthcare:
We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.
