Hierarchy view
gerontology social worker
Description
Code
2635.3.14
Description
Gerontology social workers provide assistance to elderly individuals and their families helping them to cope with their biopsychosocial needs. They help connecting the elderly with community resources by gathering information about the array of services available to them. Gerontology social workers assess their clients' needs, functional capacity and health problems and liaise with medical professionals when necessary.
Alternative Labels
geriatric social worker
gerontological social worker
gerontology social worker
older adults community care social worker
older adults social worker
seniors social worker
social care gerontologist
social worker
social work gerontologist
Regulatory Aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
Optional Knowledge
Concept URI
Status
released