--- title: Social Worker Float at Apple Rehab in Shelton, CT description: Apple Rehab is hiring for the Social Worker Float role in Shelton, CT. Pays $27–$37 per hour. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/float-social-worker-at-apple-rehab-01a0fda5-19f8-7efe-bc19-4e5f938875d5 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Apple Rehab as Social Worker Float in Shelton, CT. Pays $27–$37 per hour. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/5zce4i.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Apple Rehab | | **Location** | Shelton, CT | | **Salary** | $27/hr - $37/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 02, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Apple Rehab. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Apple Rehab. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $64,000 – $92,000 a year (median $73,000). ## Description **Float Social Worker** **Job Summary:** Gardner Heights Health Care Center, a 110-bed skilled nursing community located in Shelton, Connecticut, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Float Social Worker to join our dynamic team of three Shelton skilled nursing communities (Gardner Heights, Shelton Lakes and Hewitt). As a Float Social Worker, you will play a vital role in implementing and documenting plans of care related to residents' social/emotional needs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring excellent resident care outcomes. This role is in addition to the three full time Social Workers stationed at each location. This is a full time benefit eligible position scheduled at 32 hours per week. **Responsibilities:** - Implement and document plans of care related to residents' social/emotional needs in the electronic medical record - Collaborate with nursing, MDS, and rehabilitation departments to facilitate discharge plans for residents - Inform and educate staff, residents, families, and responsible parties of residents' personal and property rights, as well as their rights related to health services - Maintain updated resources for residents and families regarding community resources and services - Investigate reported concerns, assist in resolving them, and ensure appropriate follow-up and documentation - Provide timely referrals to appropriate agencies for assistance to residents and families **Requirements:** - Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited program in Social Work or related field - Previous experience in a long-term care facility, preferably with knowledge of current Requirements of Participation regulations - Knowledge of admissions and discharge procedures, as well as residents' rights and documentation requirements - Attention to detail, good follow-through skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks - Innovative and able to find creative ways to serve the variety of resident needs - Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license - Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team - Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward residents and their support networks - Ability to remain calm in stressful situations - Ability to communicate with residents, staff, and family members in a professional manner **What We Offer:** - Attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater, including: * Scholarships and career growth opportunities * 4 Weeks Paid Time Off * 7 Paid Holidays * Health Insurance Benefits * Short Term & Long Term Disability * Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service * Employee Assistance Program * Life Insurance * 401K Retirement Program * Longevity Credit **How to Apply:** If you are a motivated and compassionate professional looking for a rewarding career opportunity, please apply to this Float Social Worker position at Gardner Heights Health Care Center. ## Skills - Admissions Coordination - Driver's License - Collaboration - Human Resources - Attention to Detail - Community Resource Navigation - Care Planning - Minimum Data Set (Mds) - Electronic Medical Record - Patient Discharge ## Benefits - Professional Development - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [Social Services & Nonprofits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Social Work & Counseling jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/social-work-and-counseling?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Social Worker jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/social-work-and-counseling/social-worker?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385447 jobs - [Connecticut](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/connecticut?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 34030 jobs - [Apple Rehab](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/apple-rehab?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 162 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385447 jobs - [Connecticut](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/connecticut?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 34030 jobs - [Apple Rehab](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/apple-rehab?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 162 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)