About the Job Remembrance Hospice started in 2022 with the need to create a Hospice environment that takes care of the whole person during their end-of-life journey. We are concerned with the patient’s medical as well as their emotional and spiritual needs. We care for the whole person and their family members to ensure the service they receive in the end-of-life journey is thoughtful, kind, caring, and supportive for everyone involved. We want to add a compassionate and reliable member to our team that is enthusiastic about serving our patients in Medina and the surrounding counties. 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 under the supervision of the MSW. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required under the supervision of the MSW. 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, under the supervision of the MSW. 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 under the supervision of the MSW. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work under the supervision of the MSW. 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 emotion­ al 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 and MSW. 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. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: A license in Social Work (LSW), State of Ohio. 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. Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order. About Remembrance Hospice: Remembrance Hospice started in 2022 with the need to create a Hospice environment that takes care of the whole person during their end-of-life journey. We are concerned with the patient’s medical as well as their emotional and spiritual needs. We care for the whole person and their family members to ensure the service they receive in the end-of-life journey is thoughtful, kind, caring, and supportive for everyone involved.