What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Social Worker position at Penn Home Health Care?
Job Description
Duties:
Provides medical social services to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders and under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing or another appropriate supervisor.
Job Conditions:
The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing in English is required.
The ability to access patients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.
Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree from a School of Social Work approved by the Council of Social Work Education.
Must have a license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Two years’ experience preferred, with at least one year of experience in a health care setting (hospital, clinic, rehabilitation center, etc.).
Must have a criminal background check.
Must have a current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.