Position Description :
About Us :
St. Gabriel's Hospice and Palliative Care is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to patients with serious, chronic, or terminal illnesses.
We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our patients and their families through exceptional care and support.
Job Summary :
Medial social services will be provided by a qualified social worker, under the direction of a physician. Social work services will be based on the patients psychosocial assessment and the patient and familys needs.
The Social Worker will participate in the coordination of care with the Interdisciplinary Group / Team (IDG / T) and participate in on-call rotation per the Hospice needs.
Essential Functions :
- Assesses and completes the Comprehensive Assessment within five (5) days of the patients election of hospice care to identify patient and familys psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidence by POC documentation, clinical records, IDG / T meetings and community resource referrals.
- Assists with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, family counseling and may assist in changes in the level of care as indicated by the patient or familys needs.
- Uses effective interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board.
- Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
- Provides patient and family / care giver counseling around issues of end-of-life, death, and grief.
- Promote hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
- Attends IDG / Team meetings, participate in the patient care planning process and coordinating and collaborating with the IDG to promote coordination of patient care.
- Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.
Job Qualifications :
- Education : Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education preferred.
- Licensure : Licensed as required by the state where practicing. Current drivers license.
- Experience : One (1) year of experience in palliative care or hospice preferred.
- Skills : Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to work with computers.
- Transportation : Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Candidates should desire to be part of a hard-working and supportive team where they will be valued. If providing stellar patient care is important to you, please apply!