Social Worker

Solaris HealthCare East Orlando

At Solaris HealthCare East Orlando, located at 250 South Chickasaw Trail, Orlando, FL 32825, we understand that a significant change in health can be challenging. That's why our mission is to provide top-quality care that helps our residents move forward and resume their normal way of life. We believe that who we are and what we stand for is evident in our name. At Solaris HealthCare East Orlando, we strive to care for each resident like family, recognizing that compassionate, personalized care can achieve limitless possibilities. By joining our team, you will be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to supporting and uplifting our residents, ensuring they receive the best possible care to lead fulfilling lives. Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day! Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of East Orlando! You'll love being part of our team—and you may also qualify for these amazing benefits: Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (family options included) Daily Pay -get paid when YOU want 401k with Company Match -plan of your future Generous PTO, Holidays & Sick Time -we value work life balance Tuition Reimbursement -invest in your growth Life Insurance & Disability Coverage -peace of mind for you & your family Uniforms Provided & Perks Programs -we've got your covered Wonderschool Concierge Services -childcare made simple Shift Differentials up to $2 an hour depending on location, position & shift! Join a team that invests in YOU - your health, future & your success! This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university, preferably BSW or related social service field
2. Experience in dealing with people in crisis is preferable
3. Knowledge of casework process, needs of geriatric patients, medical settings, working knowledge of social and health resources of community, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare, Medicaid, and insurances
4. Imagination and creative ability, skill in working cooperatively with other professionals, ability to organize and carry out responsibility efficiently and effectively
5. Proficiency in standard English

Responsibilities:

1. Admit patients to center, following policies and procedures outlined by State, Federal, and Company guidelines.
2. Establish and maintain a waiting list, ensuring that applicable State, Federal and Company policies are followed.
3. Participate in room assignments, ensuring that patients, families and all departments are informed
4. Ensure that all records required to be filled out are done so completely, legibly, and in a timely fashion
5. Be able to prepare for and participate in multi-disciplinary Patient Care Planning Conferences
6. Act as Ombudsman, informing patient and family of patient's rights and privileges
7. Keep accurate records of complaints, and report complaints and suggested remedies to the administrator
8. Perform case work with patients and families, consisting of basic counseling, arranging for transportation, encouraging family participation, and others as necessary to meet patients' needs
9. Upon admission and throughout stay, coordinate information which will enable patient to be discharged at medically appropriate time
10. Provide information to other facilities with whom there is a Transfer Agreement on discharge
11. Participate in Utilization Review meetings
12. Be aware of community resources, and be able to refer appropriate patients to those resources
13. Develop programs for presentation to various groups regarding nursing home services and/or other marketing related aspects as designated by administrator
14. Participate in continuing education programs available, with consent of administrator
15. Participate in center's quality assurance program.