Social Services Assistant

Social Services Assistant

Join Our Team at Aviata at Kissimmee Gardens

At Aviata Health Group, our mission is to deliver exceptional, person-centered care through compassion, clinical excellence, and connection. We are driven by a deep commitment to understand each patient's unique needs and to meet them with the caring hearts and skilled hands of our dedicated team. Guided by our founding principles of Customer Service and Clinical Excellence, we strive to be the provider of choice in every community we serve – creating a welcoming environment where residents, families, and team members alike feel valued, respected, and at home.

About the Role

We are searching for a Social Services Assistant to join our community that is resident and family focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a facility culture. The primary purpose of your job position is to ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Responsibilities

• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Executive Director/LNHA.
• Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of resident problems/needs.
• Provide/arrange for social work services as indicated by resident/family needs.
• Assist resident, as needed, with financial planning.
• Keep the resident's family informed of resident problems, personal needs, transfers, and changes of level assignment.
• Meet with the appropriate facility staff concerning resident issues.
• Act in compliance with all corporate, state, federal, and other regulatory standards.
• Assist with discharge planning.
• Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off (PTO) program.
• Access to online learning 24/7: Use it for free to help satisfy your personal and leadership development.
• Health insurance for the entire family!

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in long-term care preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to assess resident needs and coordinate the discharge planning process.
• You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

If you are team-oriented, driven, and excited about the opportunity to care for our residents, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Apply today to become a part of Aviata at Kissimmee Gardens' dedicated team.