Social Services Assistant at Medilodge of West Bloomfield – West Bloomfield, Michigan

Embark on a fulfilling healthcare career with us and become part of a team that truly values your contributions. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.

• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.

• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.

• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.

• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.

• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.

• Specialty Benefits: Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees.

• Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage. • Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.

• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.

• Pet Insurance: Three options available

• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.

• Retirement Savings with 401K.

• HSA and FSA options

• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Start rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!

Summary:

Provides psychosocial support to residents and their families.

Qualifications: Education: ? BSSW, MSSW preferred Licenses/Certification: ? Licensing as required by the state of employment

Experience: ? One year of experience in a long term care environment.

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct psychosocial intervention. ?
• Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually. ?
• Creates, reviews and updates care plan and progress notes. ?
• Provides direct psychosocial intervention. ?
• Coordinates resident visits with outside services,dental, optical, etc. ?
• Attends and documents resident counsel meetings. ?
• Assists resident's families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process. ?
• Works with the patient, family and other team members to plan discharge. ?
• Conducts in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights. ?
• Supervises and guides Social Services Assistants. ?
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: ?

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. ?
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization. ?
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. ?
• Knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long term care environment. ?
• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.