What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker position at VALIR HOSPICE CARE LLC?
About Valir Hospice
Valir Hospice provides terminally ill patients and their families with customized medical care and pain management, as well as emotional and spiritual support. At Valir Hospice our team is committed to the belief that each of us has the right to die free of pain and with dignity. We’re a family of dedicated professionals who care for terminally ill patients using individualized pain and symptom-management plans to enhance the patient’s quality of life. Our hospice professionals are dedicated to providing patients with the compassion and care they deserve.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive pay, retention bonuses, and referral bonuses
- Outstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid day off for your birthday
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Career development opportunities
- Employee recognition programs
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Participates in referral evaluation to ensure appropriate admissions.
- Implements hospice information visits and signs up visits as directed.
- Assesses patients and their families for psychological needs and concerns according to policy.
- Participates in developing the full Interdisciplinary Team plan of care according to policy.
- Coordinates psychological care to meet needs and concerns of the patient and family in a manner that is meaningful to them.
- Acts as a liaison as needed between hospice team and patient/family support systems.
- Visits hospice patients/families where directed by the IDT.
- Documents all visits and phone calls, and places documentation in clinical records according to policy.
- Serves as a member of IDT and attends team meetings.
- Utilizes all available resources such as community agencies to assist patients and their families so they may live better within the limitations of their illness.
- Responds to patient/family needs promptly after hours when serving on call.
- Participates in continuing education for hospice staff.
- Coordinates or participates in presenting hospice programs for staff, volunteers and the communities as large.
- Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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Qualifications:Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience:
- Required Qualifications: Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Required experience: 1-2 years experience in Hospice, LTCF preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and previous hospice experience.
Physical Requirements: (Subject to Reasonable Accommodation)
- Keyboarding/dexterity: frequently; activity exists up to 75% of the time
- Communication: ability to read, speak, and hear in English.
- Strength: sedentary position (exerting up to 10lbs of force occasionally)
- Standing/Walking: Occasionally; activity exists up to 25% of the time