What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker Hospice position at Agape Hospice - Pinal County?

Agape Hospice - Pinal County ~ Per Diem Hospice Social Worker

Are you a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker looking for an immediate opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones? Agape Hospice - Pinal County is seeking a talented Social Worker Hospice to join our team. As a Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing comfort, support, and peace to patients and their families during their most challenging times.

Why should you apply?

Join a team of dedicated professionals who strive to provide excellent care
Make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their loved ones
Opportunity to work in a compassionate and understanding environment
Learn valuable skills in medical social work and hospice care

Job Description :

The hospice social worker contracted or 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.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities :

Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families / caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicate findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group

Carry out social evaluations and plan interventions based on evaluation findings

Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work

Provide information and referral services for organization patients and families / caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs

Provide information to patients and families / caregivers and community agencies

Serve as a liaison between patients and families / caregivers and community agencies

Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care

Maintain and develop contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel

Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings

Assist physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death / dying issues

Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities

Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor

Position Qualifications :

A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; master's program in social work preferred

Minimum of one year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred

Experience in hospice care preferred

Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills

Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order

Location : Pinal County and the Casa Grande Area

If you are a motivated and dynamic Social Worker with a passion for providing compassionate care, apply now to join our team at Agape Hospice - Pinal County!

At Agape Hospice - Pinal County, we strive to provide excellent care and we are committed to providing life changing service to our community. Our mission is to provide comfort where there is pain, solutions where there are challenges, and peace where there is chaos in the lives of our patients and their loved ones. We are here to support, listen, and respond to your care with compassion and understanding.

We’re also fanatical about living our CAPLICO Core Values :

Celebration

Accountability

Passion for Learning

Love One Another

Intelligent Risk Taking

Customer Second (Employee First)

Ownership

If these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the qualifications below, apply today!

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