What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker position at Crown Hospice?
Come join our compassionate team as a hospice Social Worker for home and facility hospice care!
Why Join Us?
- One-on-one patient care in a home and facility setting.
- Be part of a supportive, interdisciplinary team.
- Competitive pay & benefits.
- Provide compassionate care following the patient’s personalized plan.
- Educate and support patients and their families.
- Collaborate with our dedicated hospice team (RNs, aides, social workers, chaplains, and more!)
Responsibilities:
- Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and communicate findings to appropriate team members
- Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, or any other high risk situations. Provide interventions as necessary.
- Assesses for and educations interdisciplinary group on any special needs related to the patient or family dynamics
- Maintains clinical records on all patients in which care is provided
- Serves as a liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies
- Participate in the development of individualized care plans, including the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of terminal illness
Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited master's or bachelor's program in social work
- Experience in hospice preferred
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills
- Possess and maintain current CPR certification
- Valid driver's license with reliable insured automobile
If you’re ready to bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients in their final journey, please apply today!!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,000.00 - $61,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cape Girardeau, MO 63703: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $58,000 - $61,000
