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CareOne · 1 day ago

Resident Advocate

CareOne is dedicated to maximizing patient outcomes and providing a compassionate atmosphere for residents. The Resident Advocate is responsible for supporting residents' individuality and dignity while ensuring their physical and mental well-being through various counseling and support services.

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Responsibilities

Assists with implementing a comprehensive program which provides for counseling and other support services for residents and families in the Center
Identifies related social needs of residents, provides appropriate services to meet the individual, as well as collective needs of residents and maintains records relating to the residents’ needs and care
Consults with the Director of Social Services and other department heads regarding interdisciplinary issues, as well as maintenance of records
Works directly with residents and families experiencing personal and environmental difficulties or concerns related to the resident’s physical or emotional condition
Promotes the preservation of the resident’s physical and mental health and to prevent the occurrence or progression of personal or social problems
Plans and implements family meetings, upon admission and thereafter, to provide a forum for ongoing discussions between resident/family and interdisciplinary team
Acts as a liaison between residents, families, outside agencies and the Center Administrator to ensure that the resident’s rights are maintained and upheld
Functions in a manner that adheres to all policies and procedures of the Center as a representative of the CareOne Center Administration
Documents and prepares any reports requested by Administration, also counsels and provides assistance when change in financial status occurs for residents in the Center
Coordinates discharge planning and assists with developing an organized discharge plan for all residents
Concerns self with the safety of all Center residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and Ensures that the Center adheres to legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the Center’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS
Puts customer service first and upholds the CareOne Culture of Excellence Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights

Qualification

Social Work DegreeMedicare/MedicaidCasework ProcessesGeriatric Customer NeedsRegulationsEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a human services field
2+ years of Social Work Experience
Knowledge of casework processes, needs of geriatric customers, medical settings and working knowledge of funding sources such as Medicare, Medicaid and other
Imagination, skill in working cooperatively with other professionals, staff, residents and Ability to organize and carry out responsibility efficiently and effectively
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of governmental regulations relating to social service delivery

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
Multiple Medical Plans
Including Pharmacy
Including Teladoc
Multiple Dental Plans
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Whole Life Insurance
Medicare Employee Assistance
Legal Plan
Commuter Benefits
401k Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees)
Paid Time Off
Vacation
Sick Plans in accordance with state laws
Opportunities to advance and grow your career

Company

Our Mission is to define excellence within the health care community.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.3M
2014-08-06Series Unknown· $1.3M

Leadership Team

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Grant Welson, MPT, MBA
CEO CareOne Hospital Division
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Christie Blake
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
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