What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker - PRN position at Only Love Home Care?
Only Love Hospice is looking for a qualified Medical Social Worker in the Corpus Christi, TX area.
Job Summary
Medical social services will be provided by a qualified social worker, under the direction of a physician. Social work services will be based on the patient's psycho social assessment and the patient and family's needs. The social worker will participate in the coordination of care with the IDG and participate in on-call rotation per Agency needs.
Job Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Social Work from a State accredited program. Texas Certification. Current Driver License. Current CPR. Reliable transportation. Valid Auto Liability Insurance. Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills.
Essential Functions
*Works in patients' homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluid, and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; possible exposure to unpleasant weather.
*Prolonged standing and walking are required. May require occasionally working under stressful conditions providing nutritional counseling and education to terminally ill patients and their families.
*Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals.
*Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
Will work with both adult and children.
Compensation is based on experience and will be discussed at interview.
Job Types: Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)
- Home health: 1 year (Preferred)
- Social work: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Bilingual (Required)
- Spanish (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
