PT Social Worker Des Moines, IA

Luther Park Community is looking for a part-time social worker to assist the Director of Social Services at the Trinity Center, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility which specializes in Alzheimer's care.

Job Summary:

The part-time social worker is responsible for assisting in meeting and assisting residents in attaining ormaintaining their highest practicable well-being. This includes identifyingtheneedformedically-relatedsocialservicesandensuringthattheseservicesare provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Complete or delegate the completion of the social services component of the comprehensive assessment and contribute to and/or direct/delegate contribution of social services goals and approachsto the comprehensive care plan. These goals and interventions will be individualized to match the skills,abilities,andinterests/preferencesofeachresidentincompliancewith

Federal and

Stateregulations, to include identifying and promoting individualized,non-pharmacological approaches to care that meet the mental and psychosocialneeds of each resident.

Facilitate residents’ safe transitionback into the community throughinterdisciplinarydischargeplanningandarrangementofcommunitybasedservicesand follow-upcare. A assistresidentsandtheirrepresentativesinlocatingand accessing financial, legal, and othercommunity resources.

Coordinate implementation and oversight of procedures to ensuresocialservicesactionsandinteractionsareadequatelydocumentedineachresident’s medical record, and that legal,ethical, and professional standards of social work practice are being upheld inwritten recordings.

Assist the Social Services Directorinoverseeingtheestablishmentofdepartmental

QA procedures and modification of those procedures where appropriate.

Assist in the process of Advance Care Planning for each resident upon admission and make sure any Advance Directivesare reviewed with the resident/residentrepresentativeonaregularbasis. Ensurestaffmembersare made aware of the resident’s code status and end-of-life wishes and assist with informing and educating residents and their representatives about healthcare options and ramifications.

Participateinfacilitypolicydevelopmentinordertopositivelyimpact the quality of care delivered to residents.

Ensuresthatstaffmembersareknowledgeableabout Resident’sRights and encourages staff to maintain and enhance each resident’s dignity inrecognition of each resident’s individuality. Advocate for residents and assist them in assertion of their rights within the facility. Report any allegationsor suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to the Director/Administrator and appropriate State agency and assist in a thorough investigation into the allegation.

Ensure residents who display mentalillness or psychosocialdifficultiessuchascopingwithgriefandloss,willhaveaccesstoappropriate treatment and resources.

Work alongside other departments toensure the facility is in compliance with

Trauma Informed Care . Ensureallresidents are assessed for trauma upon admission and on a regular basis and that trauma andcorresponding interventions are reflected on the care plan.

Assist with the grievance process andeducate staff, as well as residents and families of the grievance process.

• Makearrangementsforresidentstoobtainitemssuchasclothingandpersonalcare supplies.
• Act as a resource for staff participating in behavioral interventions with residents.
• Participate in Resident and/or Family Council asneeded or requested.
• Assistwithorarrangefor,aresident’scommunicationofneedsthroughtheresident’sprimary method of communication or in a language that the resident understands.
• Treat all residents with dignity and respect.
  
  Promote and protect all residents’ rights.
• Establish a culture of compliance by adhering toall facility policies and procedures.
• Comply with standards of business conduct andstate/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Maintainconfidentialityofprotectedhealthinformation,including verbal,written,and electroniccommunications.
• Reportnoncompliancewithpolicies,procedures,regulations,orbreachesin confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Report any retaliation or discrimination to HRor the…