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Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Life Care Centers of America Full time
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Temporary LSW Social Worker/Nurse, Monday to Friday from mid-January to April.

Position Summary

- The Social Worker plans, organizes, develops, and implements Social Services programs to ensure all medically-related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
- Reports to Social Services Director.

Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications

- Currently registered/licensed in applicable State (if required by State law). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. (Not applicable in Hawaii).
- Bachelor's degree in a human services field (which may include gerontology) if working in a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law).
- Two (2) years' experience in health-care social work preferred.

Specific Requirements

- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Knowledgeable of social services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing social services functions in the post-acute care facility.
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the social services department.
- Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas.
- Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
- Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.

Essential Functions

- Plan, organize, develop, and implement social services programs that meet the medically-related social and emotional needs of patients as well as State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines.
- Act as a patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rights.
- Chart appropriately and timely.
- Assist patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc.
- Follow-up to evaluate compliance with social services programs and patient plans.
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
- Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs.

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