PT Social Worker

The social worker's role should be:

• 1.Planning for pre-admission and discharge
• 2.Providing psycho-social assessment and completion of relevant parts of the minimum data set (particularly face sheets, sections A, AA, AB, AC, E, F, Q and sometimes
  
  B) Utilizing the minimum data set to guide the care plan
• 3.Is aware of the worth and uniqueness of each individual
• 4.Treats each individual with respect
• 5. Creates an atmosphere of growth for the individual
• 6. Adopts a holistic perspective by recognizing the dynamic interplay of social, psychological, physical, and spiritual well-being
• 7.Provides a physical environment that is supportive rather than challenging or crippling to the individual
• 8.Fosters a positive self-image for the residents through continued social contact, decision-making opportunities, and independence
• 9. Participating (as a member of an interdisciplinary team) in resident care planning
• 10 Counseling residents and their families Contacting and utilizing community resources on the resident's behalf and serving as a link between the resident and these resource systems when necessary
• 11. Advocating for and protecting resident's rights
• 12. Ensuring the social and emotional needs of each resident are met
• 13.Stimulating social contact and interaction
• 14.Promoting the maximum level of independence of each resident