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Ref: RP174-480
Job description / Role
Our client is a large medical rehabilitation center based in Abu Dhabi and they are hiring a Bilingual Social Worker who will be reporting to the Head of Operation.
For this role you will have the following responsibilities but are not limited to:
• Conduct initial screening and evaluation of patients and families.
• Help patients and family members deal with the many aspects of the patient’s condition – social, financial, and emotional.
• Help patients and families understand their illnesses and treatment options.
• Act as an advocate for patients and families – including as an advocate for the patient’s health care rights.
• Aid and expedite decision-making on behalf of patients and their families.
• Educate patients on the roles of other members on their recovery team – including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, etc.
• Provide crisis intervention
• Provide a comprehensive psycho social assessment of patients.
• Educate patients and families about post-hospital care.
• Help patients adjust to their inpatient rehab setting.
• Coordinate patient discharge and continuity of care following discharge.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:
• Valid HAAD license / HAAD eligibility letter
• Must have at least 5 years of experience dealing with patients with intellectual disability.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is a must
• Willing to work for 12 hours (day shift)
Candidates based outside UAE are welcome to apply.
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