Caseworker Hospice Care

Status : PRN/Per-Diem
Schedule : PRN staffing needs may occur Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Join the Bristol Hospice team as a Hospice Social Worker , where your work will play a critical role in providing comfort, support, and dignity to those nearing the end of life.
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Provide an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required
Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plan intervention based on evaluation findings
Assess for, and educate interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family, including communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos
Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work
Provide information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs
Provide information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies
Serve as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies
Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care
Maintain and develop contacts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel
Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assist the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on symptoms of the terminal illness
Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Assist family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program, or a bachelor's degree in a related field that meets Medicare hospice qualification requirements. Must have minimum of two (2) years of documented supervised experience in health care, hospice experience preferred
Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker is desirable
Must be flexible in work hours and have the ability to travel throughout the assigned Bristol Hospice service area
Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO and Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
Advanced training programs
Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

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