Admissions Coordinator and Social Services

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, or any other reasons prohibited by Law.

Summary:

This Employee is responsible for organizing, marketing, coordinating, and managing the Facility’s Admissions process to provide potential clients with Facility-related written information, Facility tours, personal meetings, assessments, communications, and follow-up; implements and coordinates effective marketing programs and exhibit a sincere desire to work with the elderly. Additionally, Responsible for identifying and providing each Resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs for the continuing development of the Residents’ full potential; assists with Discharge Planning for Transfer and Discharge; must exhibit a sincere desire to work with the elderly and communicate courteously with Employees, Residents, and others.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*Cultivates communications with hospital Social Services, Discharge Planners, families, and other referral sources; obtains approval of Administrator or designee prior to each Admission

*Provides Facility tours; provides in-hospital visits/assessments, communicates with family members of prospective Residents

*Manages the Admissions process by always maintaining updated census data and Facility information

*Manages the inquiry process professionally and timely with appropriate follow-up

*Effectively manages occupancy levels and census/case mix enhancement, utilizing bed management principles

*Develops Social History, Social Assessment, Care Plan to identify problems, needs, set realistic goals, problem resolution and/or needs upon Admission, compliant with State and Federal Regulations

*Documents Progress Notes for Resident’s Care Plan when necessary, within Company Policy time frames 

*Assists Residents and family members with discharge planning and discharge process

*Promotes communication assistance and support for family members and Residents; aids with TDD phones and/or other communication assistance for impaired Residents

*Attends public relations activities as requested by the Administrator and assists with community education regarding aging, Facility services and other related information

Paid Time Off (PTO) including:

Vacation pay

Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits including:

Group Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Other Benefits:

Holiday Incentive Pay

Daily Pay – upon your request

Retirement Savings Plan/401K

Employee Assistance Program

Family Medical Leave

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