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Social Services Assistant at Avamere Family of Companies in Keizer, Oregon

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Type: Full Time





Job Description:

Social Services Assistant

Category

Social Services

Shift

Day

Hours

Full-Time

Union Position

No

Location

Avamere Court at Keizer

Address

5210 River Road N

City

Keizer

State

OR

Zip

97303

Overview


Now Hiring!

Social Services Assistant
Full-Time Day Shift Positions Available!


Avamere Court at Keizer
5300 River Rd. N
Keizer, OR 97303
(503) 393-3624


The primary purpose of this position is to assist the overall operation of our facility's Social Services Department to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met and maintained. The Social Services Assistant is driven by and passionate for quality patient care and quality of life.

Responsibilities/Qualifications/Skillset

Assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the social service programs of this facility.
- Assist in developing assessments and written plans of care to identify the needs of each resident.
- Ensure that all components of the care plan are being followed by reviewing MDS's and nurses' notes and attending meetings.
- Effectively communicate information concerning a patient's condition with other departments and government agencies.
- Participate in the discharge planning, providing information to residents and families of programs available.
- Seek out new methods and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Social Services Director or Administrator based on current federal and state regulations.
- Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

- Associate's degree in Social Work or a related field preferred.
- Must have a minimum of 1 year Social Work experience in a healthcare setting.
- Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Kaiser and private insurances.
- Supportive team member; able to make independent decisions.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Facility Information

Nestled in the beautiful Willamette Valley sits Avamere Court at Keizer. This 5-acre campus offers independent living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. Avamere Court at Keizer features 69 skilled nursing beds and 96 private rooms. They also work closely with The Arbor at Avamere Court, a memory care community located across the street. Amenities include 24-hour staff, transportation, a library, and an extensive activities calendar, including their annual Western BBQ Days event.

Their engaging employee culture fosters trust and fun through their team, residents, and those just stopping by for a visit. The community has a warm, family-like feel. In fact, many employees are recognized as heroes.

Several team members have taken advantage of Avamere programs to further their healthcare careers, including tuition assistance and mentorship. Avamere Court at Keizer has many long-standing employees, with some who have been in the community for over 20 years.

They are very involved locally with several events and organizations, including the Alzheimer's Walk, Suicide Awareness Walk, and the local senior center.

Quality care is important at Avamere Court at Keizer. The team proudly earned Pinnacle Quality Insight's 2020 Customer Experience Award. The American Health Care Association also recognized them for quality care as part of the Quality Initiative Recognition Program.

Get to know more about Avamere Court at Keizer on their blog and on Facebook.

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Avamere Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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