SOCIAL WORKER - HOSPICE
Description:
Our Company
Abode Hospice and Home Health
Overview
The social worker employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement.
Responsibilities
Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group
Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required
Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings
Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties
Provides crisis intervention when necessary
Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family
Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos
Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work
Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives
Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs
Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies
Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies
Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care
Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel
Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness
Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities
Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor Qualifications
A graduate of a master's program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR
A graduate of a bachelor's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3)
Minimum of one (1) years' experience in health care, hospice experience preferred
Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying
Experience in a hospice care preferred
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation
About our Line of Business
At Abode Hospice and Home Health, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, Abode Hospice and Home Health is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about Abode Hospice and Home Health, please visit Follow us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Salary Range
USD $30.00 - $33.00 / Hour