Job Description:
Social Worker
Elm Terrace Gardens - CCRC
Lansdale, PA
(Full Time, Permanent Opportunity)
Elm Terrace Gardens
is a not-for-profit, Life Plan Community (also known as
Continuing Care Retirement Community) open to people of all faiths.
Residents at Elm Terrace benefit from an active retirement
lifestyle full of choice and daily opportunities to be engaged.
From beautiful apartment homes and friendly neighbors with whom
to socialize to delicious dining services and a membership to the
local YMCA, Elm Terrace offers a lifestyle that helps residents live better!
In fact, two recent studies found that seniors who live in Life
Plan Communities are more satisfied in their daily lives and are
healthier and happier than those seniors who remain in their own homes!
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social
Worker to join our team at Elm Terrace Gardens which is
located in the heart of Lansdale, PA.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference
in the lives of our residents while working in a supportive and
professional environment.
If you are committed to providing high-quality care and have a
passion for helping others, we encourage you to apply.
Job Purpose:
To plan, develop, organize, and direct a medically related
social services program for Elm Terrace Gardens residents (1)
according to applicable current federal, state, and local
regulations and standards and as may be directed by the Nursing Home
Administrator; and (2) according to the mission of Elm Terrace
Gardens to promote and maintain the highest practicable physical,
mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. and to prevent
the occurrence or progression of personal and social problems.
Resident Assessment & Review Functions - Duties:
1 Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to
address the Social Service sections of the MDS and care plan that
has been developed.
2 Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to
address resident and family concerns and to get information to write
an adequate quarterly note.
3 Participate as a member of the Quality Assurance program, and
as a member of other committees or groups as may be directed for the
purpose of identifying and evaluating the physical, mental, and
psychosocial needs of residents
4 Attend Quality Assurance Committee meetings, care conferences,
resident council meetings and such other sessions as directed by the
Nursing Home Administrator.
5 Coordinate care conference schedules with residents and
resident families or responsible parties.
6 Conduct social services assessments of new residents,
reassessments of current residents, and discharge planning in
accordance with documentation and time-frame requirements, including
the Minimum Data Set, individual care plans, and discharge forms.
7 Assist with addressing behavioral problems through 1:1 visits
and document these visits thoroughly.
8 Maintain social service records and make appropriate and
specific entries in each resident's medical records.
9 Ensure that other necessary forms and reports are properly
completed, and that entries and reports contain informative
descriptions of services provided.
10 Complete all required documentation in a timely fashion
according to federal and state guidelines and facility policy.
11 Observe and promptly report to the nursing staff changes in
resident behavior or condition, especially symptoms or appearances
of depression, anxiety, withdrawal, or aggression; immediately
document these changes in the Social Services section of the medical chart.
12 Develop and maintain a rapport with Facility services,
residents, staff, and consultants, families, and support agencies to
ensure an effective program of care and quality of life for residents.
