Social Services Assistant

Social Service Assistant

Located in Columbus, Nebraska, Brookestone Acres is designed for seniors needing either short-term rehabilitation or skilled nursing services. At Brookestone Acres, we have a culture of rehabilitation and overall improvement of health. Our residents and patients are served by team members trained to meet the unique and specialized needs of each individual. Our team is dedicated to encouraging and motivating our patients to excel in therapy and regain daily life skills.

Why Apply

If you've got a passion for excellence and a desire to make a difference in the lives of people, this might be the job for you! The Social Service Assistant has the opportunity to positively affect the lives of people every day! This vital position plays a big role in our day-to-day operations by providing quality life for each and every resident.

Position Purpose

Through the development of a strong personal relationship, provide an atmosphere that promotes comfort, safety, a sense of well-being and above all, dignity in life, while providing excellent social service services that exceed customer expectations.

Expectations and Responsibilities

You are a part of a highly respected team of skilled and caring people who are committed to making quality service a way of life. Your daily efforts and dedication will help us remain a premier provider of long-term care services. Everything you do in your role as Social Service Assistant should reflect the mission, vision, and values of Vetter Health Services.

Professional Qualifications

Social Service Assistant will have completed a 36-hour Social Service Course or two years related training. Verbal communication skills are important to carry on conversations with residents, co-workers and visitors in an understandable manner. Social Service Assistants are continually learning and growing by participating in educational sessions, inservice training and demonstrations. Some training may require out-of-town travel.

Physical Requirements

Social Service Assistant understand the physical demands their jobs require and realize they need to:

• Lift, push, pull and move residents, equipment, supplies, etc.
• Lift a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds several times each work day.
• Lift twenty ten (10) pounds consistently.
• Be able to move and stretch in such a way as to be able to reach areas above their head and below their waist.
• Go up and down stairs.
• Remain active and on their feet for up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Be able to drive a vehicle.

Benefits

At Brookestone Acres we encourage personal growth, support educational opportunities, endorse continual learning and encourage people to stretch beyond their comfort zones. People who bring an inner commitment to excel will find an environment that enables them to do just that.

We offer a great benefit package for Full and Part-time employees. Benefits include:

• Personal and Sick Day Accrual
• Health Care, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Formal Education Assistance Program
• Mileage Assistance Program

Job is Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5pm and PRN.