Social Services Designee

About Us

Centrally located in Torrance, California, Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care provides sub-acute nursing care, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Our compassionate staff offers individualized care plans for each resident to ensure personalized care is provided to all our patients with a goal to return home.

Our team of qualified professionals provides compassionate care by:

• Maintaining high medical integrity
• Fostering a team spirit among staff
• Creating friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors

We understand the importance of creating a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere, whether residents stay for short-term treatment or long-term care.

Job Description

• Conduct an admission interview with the resident and family for the purpose of completing a confidential psychosocial history and assessment, identify areas of concern, develop treatment plans/goals, and complete advance directives.
• Update residents’ charts/social services records every three months following initial evaluation and/or as social services needs are demonstrated. Re-evaluate resident care plans at least every three months.
• Maintain periodic contact with families to keep them informed of residents’ needs.
• Assist residents with clothing purchases, obtaining telephone and other items as needed. Facilitate repair of prostheses and arrange for transportation.
• Consult with appropriate staff regarding resident needs and concerns providing resources.
• Assist with discharge planning in consultation with Supervisor and Director of Nursing.
• Contribute to Resident Care Conferences, and communicate resident and family areas of concern.
• Prepare confidential cases or concerns for monthly conference meetings with the Social Work Consultant.
• Review Advance Directive (AD) and/or Preferred Intensity of Care (PIC) with new residents and their families and follow-up with completion of AD and/or PIC.
• Assist nursing with dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry needs of the residents.

Requirements

Full-time position, Monday - Friday

Social Services Designee Certificate

Previous experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred

Strong communication skills

Ability to handle sensitive situations with compassion and confidentiality

Benefits

Why Work for Sunnyside Nursing & Post-Acute Care

• Wages: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour based on experience
• Paid orientation and training
• Opportunities for growth
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental, vision, and AFLAC
• Join the dream team where teamwork is facilitated through hard work and dedication

We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards. On-site experts provide teaching, coaching, and support on infection prevention practices. In addition, we maintain an abundant supply of PPE, including N95/KN95 masks, for all who provide care and services to our patients and residents. Our multiple testing capabilities, including Point-of-Care (POC) testing, are available at every location and comply with CMS and local guidance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity & pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment for all employees and resident