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.
• Advocate residents’ rights according to Title XXII.
• 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.

Full-time

Monday - Friday

AM Shift

Social Services Designee Certificate

Skilled Nursing Experience

Why Work for Sunnyside Nursing & Post-Acute Care

• Wages: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
• Paid orientation and training
• Opportunities for growth
• Paid sick leave/paid holidays
• 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