RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Assist the social worker with completing 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  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 services when the facility does not provide the needed services Act as staff liaison for resident counsel and family counsel groups Assist with Discharge planning   Assist with  summary and daily documentation on resident/representative interactions Assist with room-changes  Other duties as assigned