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In fulfilling his or her primary duties and responsibilities, the case manager shall exercise professional judgment in carrying out a variety of activities that maximize the well-being and quality of life of residents.

Administrative

• Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life.

• Participate in adhering to adult care regulations

• Develop, maintain and utilize a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their families/significant others.

• Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings.

• Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation.

• Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents.

• Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs.

• Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/issues, and the appropriate social worker interventions.

• Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social, emotional, and psychological needs.

• Ensure or provide support and education to residents/family members/significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to the appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services.

• Provide groups for residents/family members/significant others as appropriate to their needs.

• Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident’s return to the community.