Social Services

What does a social worker do?

The social workers at Assumption Community help residents and families in a number of ways.  They serve as advocates to ensure resident rights and provide emotional support to residents and their families.  In addition, social workers can help by:

• Working with families and medical providers to coordinate admissions to the nursing home,
• Monitoring the psychosocial well being of residents, including their cognition and mood,
• Helping families apply for Medical Assistance or other financial programs,
• Assisting residents and families in creating Advanced Directives,
• Coordinating discharges back to the community when a resident no longer requires skilled nursing care,
• Offering support and resources for end-of-life care,
• Arranging for family care conferences, and
• Leading Resident Council meetings, Family Council meetings, and Support Groups. 

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