About Us

Dignified Hospice Care is an ACHC accredited hospice agency that provides in home care to patients who are terminally ill. Dignified Hospice Care provides you with the resources and opportunities to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. We service multiple cities throughout San Bernardino and Riverside County.

Description

• The social worker contracted or 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 which include providing care based on the Social Work Practice Act.

Responsibilities and Duties

Patient Care

• 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 prepares clinical and progress notes.
• 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/Nursing Supervisor.

The above statements are intended 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.

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted LVN or LPN License in the State of California.
• Current BLS certification.
• Clinical experience in an inpatient or acute setting.
• Problem solving skills; the ability to systematically analyze problems, draw relevant conclusions and devise appropriate courses of action.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret complex information from others.
• Able to lift, position or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
• Intermediate computer skills - Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Adobe, and Internet Explorer.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.
• Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.

Qualifications:

• 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) year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
• Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
• Must be licensed with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

COVID-19 Considerations

• Dignified Hospice Care will attempt to minimize the occupational exposure to COVID-19 by encouraging all staff to take part in COVID testing as availability allows.
• Clinical personnel will be provided with the necessary Personal Protective Equipment to treat patients who test positive for COVID.

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: On the road