Social Worker - Southern Suburbs at Faircape Group

Specific duties include but is not limited to the following:

Discharge planning at Tokai Sub-Acute

• Evaluate patients' medical, social, and psychological needs to develop individualised discharge plans that ensure continuity of care and optimal recovery.
• Work closely with doctors, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and integrate discharge plans into the overall treatment strategy.
• Coordinate and manage discharge planning process 
• Attend and participate in daily multidisciplinary meetings. 
• Scheduling and facilitation of family meetings 
• Educate patients and their families about the discharge process, including medical aid authorization, the date of discharge, post-discharge care requirements and available community resources.
• Confirm arrangements for post-discharge services are in place such as home based care, healthcare admission and transportation.
• Advocate for the best interest of the patient.
• Report suspicions of abuse or neglect according to the guidelines set out in the Older Persons Act 13 of 2006.
• Provide feedback and communication to the appropriate MDT’s.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the discharge planning process, reducing readmission rates, and improving patient outcomes.
• Provide health education/promotion written materials or presentations to residents/families

Requirements:

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work 

Experience and Knowledge

• Proven experience working in a similar role 
• Experience in a hospital case management discharge planning or related medical field will be beneficial 
• Knowledge pertaining to external private and government frail cares and home care services will be beneficial
• Knowledge of the Older Person Act 

Skills and Attributes

• Computer literate
• Clinical Assessment Skills: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' medical, psychological, and social needs to develop effective discharge plans.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to effectively interact with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Time Management: Strong organisational skills to handle multiple cases simultaneously and ensure timely discharge planning and follow-up.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify potential discharge barriers and develop creative solutions to address them.
• Demonstrate respect for the individuality of the patients and families
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships
• Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking abilities with proactive decision making and negotiation skills
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to ensure that all aspects of the discharge plan are addressed and nothing is overlooked.
• Proactive Approach: Initiative to anticipate patient needs and potential discharge obstacles, taking proactive steps to address them.

Specific Requirements

• Please attach solid and positive recommendation letters 
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record