Our Company:
Adoration Home Health and Hospice
Overview:
The social worker 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.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
$5000 SIGN ON BONUS
Medical and dental benefits
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance
Paid time off
401(k) program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vendor discounts
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 patient and personnel
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 Clinical Supervisor
Qualifications:
A graduate of a master’s program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
OR
A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3)
Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care, hospice experience preferred
Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying
Experience in a hospice care preferred
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation
About our Line of Business: Adoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information about Adoration, please visit www.AdorationHealth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.