Job Description

Faircape Health Tokai Estate is a Sub Acute Care and Rehabilitation Centre that provides restorative care and rehabilitation for patients recovering from a variety of medical conditions that include Neurological, Orthopedic, Surgical, and Respite. At Tokai Healthcare, the focus is mainly on acute conditions that immediately affect patients' rehabilitation progress.

Our world-class care aims to bridge the gap between hospital and home. Our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of leading healthcare professionals administers care in the most therapeutic environment possible and supports healing outcomes in all aspects.

Faircape Group is currently looking for a qualified social worker to act as a Temporary Discharge Planner (Social Worker) to coordinate and manage the discharge planning process at Tokai Estate.

This contract role will be for three weeks.

If you would like to work in a busy, dynamic environment, then apply now!

Specific duties include but is not limited to the following:

Discharge planning at Tokai Sub-Acute

• Coordinate and manage discharge planning process according to the procedure.
• Attend and participate in appropriate Multidisciplinary meetings.
• Assist patients and families with discharge arrangement as identified in the Multidisciplinary meetings.
• Scheduling and facilitation of family meetings of patients identified.
• Provide emotional support and refer to a psychologist if ongoing support is needed.
• Advocate for the best interest of the patient.
• Report suspicious 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 MDTs.
• Identifying needs for the group intervention or training as discussed with management.
• Assist with staff training within area of skill and competence
• Provide health education/promotion written materials or presentations to residents/families

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Experience and Knowledge

• 2 years experience working in a similar role
• 1 year in 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
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Deadline driven
• Able to perform under pressure
• 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

Specific Requirements

• Solid and positive references
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record

Start Date: 28 March 2024 to 17 April 2024

The salary on offer from R 25 000 cost to company. The amount offered will be dependent on qualifications, experience, and other market-related factors.
Working Hours - Normal working hours are 45 hours per week. You will be required to work from Monday to Friday from 08h00 to 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break and two 15 minute tea breaks.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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