Social Worker - Hospice Care

Job Description

Job Description

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Social Worker - Hospice Care Job Description :

Are you looking for a position that gives you purpose and helps patients and families get care and support when they need it most? If you have a passion for serving the community and being able to make a positive impact in people’s lives, then our full-time Social Worker position may be for you. At Talbot Hospice, providing hope and compassionate support to those facing life-limiting, serious or end-of-life illnesses is our mission. By serving as a Social Worker on our care team, you would prioritize the needs of the patients and families so they have the best possible experience with our services. If you are a Social Worker looking for a purpose-driven position offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a team who truly care for each other, then please take the next step by applying today.

Social Worker - Hospice Care Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities :

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families / caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
• Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family / caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families / caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients and families / caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients and families / caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and families.
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death / dying issues.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
• Other duties as delegated by the Hospice Home Care Clinical Director.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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