This is my final deliverables of project one. The first attachment
(SarahOrth resume) is my resume. The second attachment, Sarah project
assessment, is Step 4 Project Assessment Document. The third attachment,
Sarah Job Rational, is part of Step One, the Job Rationale. The fourth
attachment, sorth skills inventory, is another part of Step One, the skills
inventory. The last attachment, Sarah Orth.doc, is Step 2, Job Application
Letter. The Job Ad is as follows...

JOB AD:

Social Worker
Kindred Healthcare
US-Gloucester, MA

FEEL GOOD ABOUT HELPING OTHERS FEEL BETTER
A job with Kindred Healthcare offers some things you'd expect, and some you might not. There's the salary, of course, and security, and benefits. And the pride you take in working for a company that's a nationally recognized leader in healthcare. But there's also the feedback you get – the hugs, the handshakes, the smiles, and even the tears of gratitude – from the people you care for with your heart as well as with your hands. So consider a career with Kindred – it's rewarding on many levels.

The ideal candidate will have excellent administrative skills, communication skills, motivation, organizational skills, thinking skills and work habits.

Responsibilities:

Perform assessment of the resident at admission, upon change of condition and/or annually; create, review and update care plan and progress notes
Provide direct psychosocial intervention
Assist resident's family in coping with placement in a skilled nursing facility, physical illness, disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process
Coordinate resident visits with outside services – dental, optical, etc.
Work with the resident, family and other team members to plan discharge
Conduct in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and resident rights
Supervise and guide Social Services Assistants
Attend and document resident counsel meetings
Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.

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Edit... Qualifications:
* The Social Worker must have knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long-term care environment and be skilled in directing and motivating the staff. Will work cooperatively as a member of a team. Need to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality. Requires a BSSW, State licensing (if required in State of employment) and one year of experience in a long-term care environment. MSSW preferred.

Kindred Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug-free work environment. Relocation costs not covered by employer.