Nursing home social workers provide vital support and advocacy for elderly residents, focusing on their psychosocial needs to improve quality of life.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Conducting assessments and developing individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Advocating for residents' rights and providing emotional support to residents and their families.
- Connecting residents and families with community resources such as mental health services and rehabilitation.
- Educating staff on residents' psychosocial needs, cultural diversity, and abuse prevention.
- Facilitating group activities to promote social interaction and emotional well-being.
- Maintaining accurate documentation of residents' progress and interventions in compliance with regulations.
This part-time role offers $33.05 - $39.80 per hour, with a minimum of 15 hours per week, and involves in-person work.
Professional Field
Nursing
Social Work
Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare FieldPatient Focus
Diagnoses
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Issues
Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance
Therapeutic Approach
Methodologies
ECT
Modalities
Individuals
Practice Specifics
Populations
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Settings
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home






