What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker position at Heart 2 Heart Hospice Care?
We are seeking an experienced social worker with a focus on hospice to join our team! The hospice social worker serves as a resource to patients and/or families according to the plan of care.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to provide optimal comfort and dignity to our patient through their end-of-life journey. We will achieve this by concentrating on patient and family-centered goals focusing not only on the medical needs but also on providing care for the mental and spiritual needs of our patients and those they hold dear.
Hospice Philosophy:
Hospice care is an interdisciplinary approach designed to meet the needs physical, psychological and spiritual of a person at the end of life with the goal of comfort and not cure. Hospice considers the unit of care to extend beyond the patient and include the family and caregivers as defined by the patient.
Responsibilities:
Conduct a psychosocial assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program. This included emotional, social, financing and environmental resources and to identify appropriate psychosocial problems, intervention and goals for the patient's plan of care.
Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and development of the patient's plan of care
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from a school of Social Work or Master's Degree from a school or Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
1 year experience in hospice, palliative care of home health setting
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $38 - $45
