Social Worker
Company: Athena Health Care Systems
Location: Haverhill
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Social Worker
Part-Time
The Oxford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center - Haverhill, MA
Posted 1 week ago
We are hiring a Social Worker to join our dynamic care team at The
Oxford in Haverhill!
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your
professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of
our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We
are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer
service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to
be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where
your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within
the company.
As a Social Worker, your role is to plan, organize, develop, and
direct all required social services to meet the needs of residents
to ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of
the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.
Weekly pay starts at $30 an hour, based on experience, interview,
and other variables.
Experience & Education:
Must possess a social work license in the state of Massachusetts
(LSW, LICSW, LSWA, and/or LCSW).
A minimum of one (1) year social work in a hospital, skilled
facility, or other health-related field preferred.
Must possess, as a minimum, a bachelor's in social work from an
approved school of social work.
New graduates welcome!
Duties & Responsibilities:
Coordinate and monitor resident care conferences.
Work with individual residents, responsible parties, and families
towards adjustment to placement and to crisis (i.e., illness,
disability, and death).
Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures
and protects residents' individual health information.
Complete comprehensive documentation in a timely manner.
In the role of advocate coordinate personal needs.
Utilize community resources appropriately.
Support staff in relation to resident-related issues.
Demonstrate correct safety techniques.
Respect and take care of facility equipment and not wasteful of
supplies.
Contribute to and promote positive resident and family
relations.
Follow facility policies and procedures.
Other duties deemed appropriate and assigned by your
supervisor.
Specific Requirements:
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English
language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when
circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel,
residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel
and general public.
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as
well as being willing to handle residents based on whatever
maturity level in which they are currently functioning.
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and
be willing to incorporate them into existing Social Service
practices.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's
condition/incident to the Interdisciplinary Team as
appropriate.
About Athena Health Care Systems:
The Oxford is managed by Athena Health Care Systems. Athena Health
Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in
delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment
in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts,
and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and
highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern
New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of
our residents and the quality of our environments, we have
transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where
residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a
fulfilling and supportive work environment.
Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional
care to the residents we serve.
Athena's Benefits:
Competitive and Weekly Pay
Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
Career Advancement Opportunities
Exclusive Employer Discount Program
Benefits Available for Eligible Team Members:
Employer Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Vacation and Personal Time
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the
state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00
for families)
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all
levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics,
are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed
centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding
staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired
staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved
exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.
Job Features
Job CategorySocial Services
Keywords: Athena Health Care Systems, Haverhill , Social Worker, Healthcare , Haverhill, Massachusetts
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