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Social Worker - PACE (West Los Angeles)
We truly value our employees and are committed to their success! We offer long-term employment opportunities with job stability, as well as support and encouragement for career growth and advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package includes Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement Plan with company matching, and company-paid Life Insurance. Join our team and experience a workplace culture that fosters teamwork, growth, and support!Los Angeles Jewish Health has been a trusted provider of senior healthcare for over 100 years, offering a wide range of services that prioritize excellence and Jewish values. We serve more than 4,000 seniors across our San Fernando Valley campuses, delivering personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs, from independent living to specialized healthcare programs.The Brandman Centers for Senior Care (BCSC), a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), provides high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services. We are a program of Los Angeles Jewish Health, renowned for providing quality care to vulnerable seniors.The responsibilities of the BCSC Social Worker include, but are not limited to: Responsibilities:A BCSC Social Worker is expected to:As a member of the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) will participate in IDT meetings and fulfill responsibilities as assigned including initial assessments, care planning and on-going re-assessments of participant care. Duties may include participation as a proxy to provide a briefing to the IDT members for care planning and discussion of a specific participant.Completes participant home visits, as required.Maintains current written progress notes and other documentation on the participant Medical Record including signed and dated documentation for all services and quarterly progress reports.Provides individual and family counseling and develops and leads group counseling sessions, as required.Refers participants and families to appropriate community services and acts as liaison and/or advocate with community organizations for participants.Works closely with participants and family members of caregivers during the disenrollment process, including assisting with referrals for primary care and community services.Encourages effective relationships among staff to support the development and maintenance of a cohesive team.Consults with and advises other staff regarding the relationship of social, emotional, and cultural factors to health and medical care, and to the availability of social services in the community.Participates in program and policy development of BCSC Social Work.Understands fiscal issues and is appropriately involved in meeting utilization targets.Complies with safety policies and procedures, identifying and immediately reporting any potential or actual unsafe acts or conditions to the Center Manager. Takes necessary measures to ensure a safe environment for oneself, co-workers, contractors, participants, visitors and others.Consistently meets or exceeds BCSC targets for productivity, customer service, quality assessment, and performance targets.Continually seeks better ways for delivering services and communication with participants.Understands the importance of community involvement and participates as appropriate in activities that link BCSC to its communities.Effectively collaborates with staff peers and contractors to meet BCSC goals and further success.Demonstrates proficiency in delivering age-specific care.Complies with all policy and procedures of BCSC.And other tasks, as assigned.Experience and Skills:Degree and diplomas: Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work.Certificates, Licenses: Verification of completion of CPR (BLS) and first aid training. Must have a California driver’s license. TB screening and successful completion of a health examination by a health care provider is required for employment.Experience: At least two years social work experience, preferably in health care, and minimum one-year experience working with a frail or elderly population.Skills/Aptitudes: Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Age specific competency in working with the elderly. Knowledge of social work principles and practices, including case management and counseling techniques. Working knowledge of community services for the elderly and their families. Bilingual Spanish preferred.Join Los Angeles Jewish Health and make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors in our community. Become part of our compassionate team, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support. Apply today and start making a difference!
Nurse Practitioner - PACE (West Los Angeles Clinic)
We truly value our employees and are committed to their success! We offer long-term employment opportunities with job stability, as well as support and encouragement for career growth and advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package includes Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement Plan with company matching, and company-paid Life Insurance. Join our team and experience a workplace culture that fosters teamwork, growth, and support!The Brandman Centers for Senior Care (BCSC), a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), provides high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services. We are a program of Los Angeles Jewish Health, renowned for providing quality care to vulnerable seniors.The responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner include, but are not limited to:Responsibilities:Participates in the health assessment and examination of BCSC PACE applicants and participants.Serves as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary TeamEvaluates the needs and participates in the development of a comprehensive program and nursing treatment for each participant in the BCSC PACE Clinic.Manages minor illnesses, injuries, and the stable, chronic illnesses of participants, according to standard procedures.Evaluates the acute illnesses of the participants.Coordinates appropriate referrals to health care providers in consultation with BCSC PACE physician.Makes nursing home/or home visits when appropriate and as directed by the BCSC PACE physicians.Provides clinical assistance to BCSC PACE's staff registered nurses.Participates in all programs of health restoration, prevention, promotion and maintenance of health.Attends and participates in staff meetings.Duties may include participation in the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) meetings as a proxy and fulfill responsibilities as assigned.Fulfills all administrative requirements, including statistical records, chart entries, etc.Meets with department directors on a regularly scheduled basis, and conduct/participate in in-service classes and supervisory level training programs.Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of current changes in the long-term care field, as well as to maintain a professional status.Attends and participates in annual in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and blood borne pathogens standard.Actively participants in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process. Consistently meets or exceeds BCSC quality assessment and performance improvement targets.Continually seeks better ways for delivering services and communicating with participants while demonstrating proficiency in delivering age-specific care.Demonstrates respect for and promotes participant rights, including dignity, self-determination, access to care, confidentiality and independence.Understands the importance of community involvement and participates as appropriate in activities that link BCSC to its communities.Consistently meets or exceeds BCSC targets for productivity and customer service targets.Ensure Nursing personnel, on your tour of duty, participate in all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.Experience and Skills:Certificates & Licenses: Licensed RN & NP, State of California; meets standards of Board of Registered Nursing and the appropriate Business and Professional Code, State of California; successful completion of a program of study, which conforms to Board of Registered Nursing standards; verification of completion of a CPR (BLS) and first aid training. TB screening and successful completion of a health examination by a health care provider is required for employment. Experience: One year of nursing experience at the RN level in a busy clinic and some supervisory experience preferred. At least one year of experience working with a frail elderly population.Skills & Aptitudes: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are required. Accuracy, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through are required. Willingness to work within the framework of a multidisciplinary team in the BCSC model of care. Bilingual Spanish or Korean preferred.Join Los Angeles Jewish Health and make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors in our community. Become part of our compassionate team, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support. Apply today and start making a difference!