Social Service Assistant

Job Title: Social Service Assistant
Company: Vasona Creek Healthcare Center
Location: 16412 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

About Us

Vasona Creek Healthcare Center is a premier 148-bed skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facility located in the scenic foothills of Los Gatos, CA. We are committed to providing compassionate, person-centered healthcare in a warm, welcoming environment. Join a dedicated team where your empathy and organizational skills directly improve the daily lives of our residents and their families.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Social Service Assistant to join our Social Services team full-time. In this role, you will support residents and their families throughout their stay, helping them navigate admissions, emotional adjustments, community resources, and discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Admission & Discharge Support: Assist residents and families with smooth admission transitions, care conferences, and comprehensive discharge planning.
• Resident Advocacy & Well-Being: Conduct regular check-ins with residents to identify social, emotional, and psychosocial needs, coordinating appropriate interventions with the care team.
• Resource Coordination: Connect patients and families with outside community services, home health agencies, durable medical equipment providers, and support programs.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, confidential resident records, psychosocial assessments, and progress notes in our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner closely with the Social Services Director, nursing staff, rehabilitation therapists, and admissions team to ensure holistic resident care.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma required; degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related fields preferred.
• Experience: Background in a skilled nursing or healthcare environment is preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and EHR proficiency, alongside a commitment to confidentiality and resident care.

Full-Time Benefits

Eligible full-time team members receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and PACS stock purchase options
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.