Ensures the emotional well-being of each resident in order to function within the highest quality of life.
Essential Functions:
Because BrookHaven exists to care for our residents, regular attendance and punctuality are essential to provide quality care
Leadership: Ability to take action and achieve results through others
Commitment to BrookHaven mission, values, philosophy and Service Excellence Initiative.
Must be able to complete performance requirements independently while using good judgment as well as have the ability to harmoniously work with others
Must be able to read, write and understand the English language
Position Responsibilities:
Must follow BrookHaven Policy and Procedures
Possesses knowledge of policies and procedure for social service, Level of Care and PASSAR screens
Identifies psychosocial needs and interests of the resident upon admission and on-going
Completes sections of the MDS and develops care plans that are specific to each resident
Acts as a Resident Rights advocate, including providing staff education on resident rights and abuse
Implements and participates in discharge planning and documentation; Discharge notes are to be completed in a timely manner
Provides services through referrals and communication with outside agencies
Demonstrates ability to gather and utilize information within the electronic health record systems
Participates in the QAPI process
Timely completion of Social Service assessments, Social Histories, completion of Plan of Care, update as needed, attend care conferences as scheduled, and complete progress notes. Assumes responsibility for maintaining his/her own professional competence
Share understanding of social and emotional factors with other staff members by means of records and conferences
Specifically document via IDT, POC, CAA related to psychotropic medications, devices, code status, hearing, dental and vision needs