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Hospice Social Worker-MSW PRN

Company:
Ambercare
Location:
Portland, OR, 97204
Posted:
May 23, 2024
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Description:

Serenity Hospice was founded over 10 years ago with the goal of providing hospice care to veterans. In fact, in their first year, Serenity only cared for veteran patients. We quickly grew in size and are serving the Portland, Salem, and Eugene Communities.

We are privileged to provide end-of-life care and are dedicated to doing "Whatever It takes, when it matters most." We are a caring organization whose first responsibility is to do the right thing in serving our patients. We value our team and are committed to a successful future for our staff, focusing on growth, innovation, and continued learning. We are committed to acting with integrity and having a positive impact on everyone with whom we come in contact.

What We offer:

Flexible Hours

Earn up to $43/hour

Great culture and team atmosphere

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Employee Discount Programs What You'll Do:

Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patient's plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required

Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers. Assist team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided

Counsels patient and family/ caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties

Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care

Provides assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver. Obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to assist in meeting patient/family needs

Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies Qualifications:

Social Work Degree

Oregon: Master's Degree in Social Work required.

Current State Licensure in Social Work

Oregon: LMSW or LCSW

Minimum of one year's experience in health care or hospice setting

Maintains a current CPR certification

Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required

Must be willing to pass background screen and drug test

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