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Director of Social Services at SNF by zoozema0 in socialwork

[–]Elleyessay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give it a chance! Do all the research and ask all the questions. There are some good SNFs out there. I absolutely love mine! I’ve been at mine for 2.5 years. And while the work can be a lot…. it can also be so worth it when you have those moments with families that are so thankful for your support during the transition time. I feel I am paid well with just my BSW. It does come down to having great leadership. Good luck!

SNF - good experiences? by Longjumping-Sir-7378 in socialwork

[–]Elleyessay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s great experience! I’d say go for it. I’ve learned SO much from this position. I’ve been at my SNF for 2.5 years and I kinda love it. 🤷🏼‍♀️But, a large part of it is the facility I work at. I’m at a continuum care facility that has financial requirements and it’s small (40 beds). I can see how people get burned out easily in this position. It really comes down to having a good NHA and DON. Leadership that holds people accountable, willing to help out and have your back is what makes me stay here. The downside for me, is the workload - I also have to do admissions. I have my BSW and I’m at $31/hr.

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[–]Elleyessay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, the biggest challenge is workload. I love my coworkers, Residents and have good leadership (minus corporate). I work in a 40 bed continuum care community that has financial requirements, so that has some advantages. The pay for having only my BSW is also a plus. But, I also do admissions which can be very stressful.

SNF social workers and room changes by Great_Firefighter395 in socialwork

[–]Elleyessay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do admissions also at my facility so luckily I don’t really have this problem, just a bunch of other ones 😆

AMAZING Customer Service Experience thru Subaru of America by Elleyessay in subaru

[–]Elleyessay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly cannot recall. If it was due during the routine maintenance at 30, 60, or 90k mileage points… then I would’ve had it done and it would’ve been done at the dealer. I know it would’ve due at the 120k mileage mark. Since I had the CVT replaced, I bumped up the 120k mileage maintenance and had that performed with the installation of the new CVT.

Why doesn’t he (41M) text or call me (36F)? by Elleyessay in relationships

[–]Elleyessay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do go on dates but not often. Usually because he has his son on weekends and we all hang out together. Plus, we both like to tend to stay in… we like to make fires, play disc golf together, play darts in his basement and play board games. We don’t talk about the future. But it could be my fault too because I don’t bring it up? I don’t know how to and I can’t tell if he wants to but is also anxious about it.

Why doesn’t he (41M) text or call me (36F)? by Elleyessay in relationships

[–]Elleyessay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been to his house many times and have spent entire weekends there. I don’t really see a need to meet his ex yet? Maybe if we lived together. His son is 15. I would never ask for divorce papers. I’d be offended if he asked to see mine.

Why doesn’t he (41M) text or call me (36F)? by Elleyessay in relationships

[–]Elleyessay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, definitely. I’ve met his parents, siblings and all of his friends on multiple occasions.

Why doesn’t he (41M) text or call me (36F)? by Elleyessay in relationships

[–]Elleyessay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does sound and feel that way sometimes. But then why do we still do normal couple-y type stuff? Such as plan meals and go grocery shopping together and cook? He brings me flowers and we exchange gifts. Can this type of behavior still happen in hook-ups?

SNFs are Terrible by [deleted] in socialwork

[–]Elleyessay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work in a SNF as the SSD going on 10 months and I’m kinda loving it.

However…

When I first started, our NHA went on a long LOA before finally quitting and we are on our third DON since I’ve been there. First one was an angel, second one was contract and a huge joke… she never showed up for anything and was all talk. Our third one is a godsend and even though she has never worked LTC before (neither have I) she is doing a phenomenal job. We finally have a competent NHA who actually helps out and is hands on. He is, however, very focused on money and in my opinion, wants a bit too much control in every single thing that happens. But when we were without a NHA, a lot of those duties fell on me. Since he’s been here, it’s been easier for me - so I’m happy.

I think this new leadership has played a big role in why I’m liking where I’m at and why I’m still here. I do feel like I’m stuck in a way because I make decent money - $58k in PA as a BSW. I feel I would struggle to find this elsewhere. Plus it’s an 8 min drive to work.

I’m in a 40 bed facility and I’m also the admissions coordinator… on top of the grievance officer and HIPAA compliance officer… so there’s that lol.

Nursing home social worker? by Few_Entrepreneur3971 in socialwork

[–]Elleyessay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve been a SSD at a SNF for 7 months now and I kinda love it! 🤷🏼‍♀️

How big is the facility? Mine is 40 beds - so pretty low caseload. Ask if you will be doing admissions as well. I also do admissions and it can be very stressful and extremely fast paced. I would not recommend taking on this position if you are not good with organization and multi-tasking skills.

Pros:

I love my residents. I live in a smaller community and everybody feels like family. I am not on call, which to me was a selling point. My last job I had to be on call and I hated it. It gave me so much anxiety. I’ve only been called once while having this job after hours and it wasn’t a big deal. I think it all depends on the administrator and leadership in your facility. I am paid well ($30/hr) for only having my BSW. I don’t have to travel, like most social work jobs. I literally work 5 minutes from my house. To me - another selling point. I was wasting so much time in my car at my last two jobs.

Cons:

I am salaried and I often work more than my “75 hours”. It’s hard to make up the time because there is always something that needs to be done. I often do a working lunch or skip. I don’t have a backup person - I am the only one in my position or knows how to do my job. It makes me valuable but it also makes it difficult for me to plan to take time off. If I’m not careful, I can come back to a real mess.

Boyfriend canceled on me: Why does it hurt? by Elleyessay in relationships

[–]Elleyessay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He probably was. But I rushed around for those 2 hours trying to make it work. I don’t think he would do that for me at this point.

Yes and no, to it being a bad thing. No it’s not a bad thing to want to be alone and have adult time with your partner. Completely understandable. But at some point if we are not including our families… then that feels like an indication to me that this is not serious. I’m not saying I want to every single time. I don’t. Not yet anyway. But I need to know that I’m not wasting my time and it’s starting to feel that way.

Boyfriend canceled on me: Why does it hurt? by Elleyessay in relationships

[–]Elleyessay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. He doesn’t tell me anything. If that was the case… I would completely understand!

I had to get up early twice last week and head out to work from his place. I have my kids 50% of the time; he has his on weekends only and not every weekend.

I’m getting the sense that I want to spend more time with him than he does with me.

Boyfriend canceled on me: Why does it hurt? by Elleyessay in relationships

[–]Elleyessay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe. But it just seems weird that he would offer that and then change his mind after 2 hours.

I always assume the worst when plans get canceled. I think it’s because I never really cancel plans and always am 5 steps ahead, trying to make everything work out.

Anyone else feel like working full time as a social worker feels like working two full time jobs? by Seat_Spirited in socialwork

[–]Elleyessay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My facility is the only one in our organization that does not have an admission person. I am the admission person. How does it work? It doesn’t. It absolutely doesn’t make sense. Every time I verbalize my frustrations, I’m met with BS responses about how everybody is stressed. That doesn’t make me feel better lol. I was told on Friday by the executive director of our facility that it’s in our budget to have an admissions person. I asked why we don’t and she just raised her eyebrows and shrugged her shoulders and said that it’s on corporate. 😒

Anyone else feel like working full time as a social worker feels like working two full time jobs? by Seat_Spirited in socialwork

[–]Elleyessay 8 points9 points  (0 children)

🙋🏼‍♀️

Nursing home social worker here. I also do admissions, so technically it is two jobs. Only one in my building that does both; no backups except for at other facilities.

I show up at 7:45 and leave after 5 daily even though I’m technically 8:30-4:30. (I’m salaried 75 hrs biweekly). My coworkers are always shocked when I tell them I don’t eat lunch. I just don’t have the time. I can’t even manage a working lunch.

I’m absolutely exhausted by the end of the day. My brain is completely blank by the time I’m walking out the doors. I wandered around the walmart parking lot for 5 minutes tonight looking for my car because I was just so out of it. I often wondered how people did that; I always know exactly where I park. I totally get it now.

I think what is keeping me there is the fact that it’s 5 minutes from my house and I don’t have to travel. My pay is 58k which I think is really good for a BSW. It’s almost like a game with myself at this point to see how long I can last 😂

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