Psych-Social Assistant

Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center - JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to conduct and document group and one-to-one programs, meeting the psycho-social needs of the residents and demonstrating progress toward their goals.QUALIFICATIONS:Must have a high school diploma.Demonstrate adequate English oral and writing skills.Must have a high level of organizational skills, initiative, creativity, and communicate well with others.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Must be physically and mentally capable of performing routine, repetitive job duties.Uses skill and understanding in handling residents.Be considerate, pleasant, and professional in the performance of his/her duties.Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the elderly.Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, and HFS regulations.MAIN DUTIES:Support the facility's philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives.Meet with groups three (3) times a week according to schedule.Carry out one-on-one intervention three (3) times a week according to schedule.Follow schedule for group and one-to-one programs.Write monthly progress notes in a timely fashion.Chart daily attendance in group activities.Prepare and complete monthly lesson plans.Follow through with approach and goals developed.Identify and communicate with Psycho-Social Director regarding any needed change in goals, programs, schedule, etc.Complete care plan as needed.Organize paperwork including:a) schedule of program meeting times and placesb) list of one-on-ones and group membersc) group protocolsd) attendancee) current goals or copies of evaluations and reassessments as neededf) lesson planAssure that work schedules are followed.Maintain the confidentiality of resident information and honor his/her personal and property rights.Attend Psycho-Social department meetings and others as directed.Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs as scheduled or as directed.Turn in Day Off Request forms, supply sheets, and annual medical examinations in a timely fashion.Follow established fire, disaster, safety, infection control, and evacuation policies and procedures.Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Psycho-Social Services and Administrator.Job Type: Full-time***OFFERRING SAME DAY PAY THROUGH THE DAILY PAY***