Job description

First Choice Home Health and Hospice has a vision and that vision is to be the provider of choice for home based care through a culture of quality, compassion, excellence and stewardship. We believe that better care begins at home and we are committed to being your resource for home health and hospice services. Our philosophy is based on a culture founded on three principles: Respect and Caring, Ethics and Quality and Safety for all clients.

SUMMARY:
The role of a hospice social worker is to advocate for each patient’s end-of-life wishes and help individuals address the emotional aspects of late-stage illnesses. Hospice social workers also assist families in identifying other available local services and resources for additional support. They are to assess the status and needs of hospice patients and families and be available to provide counseling, crisis intervention and support to hospice patients and families.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide medical social services in accordance with the POC

Participating in the developing and revising of the POC

Assess emotional factors related to terminal illness

Assess the patient and family for risk factors related to suicide and or abuse and neglect.

Provide crisis intervention

Provide information pertaining to preparation of advance directives, funeral planning issues and transferring responsibilities regarding fiscal, legal and health care decisions.

Address patient/family questions and issues

Assess bereavement needs

Communicate effectively, respectively an d professionally with patients and families.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

One year experience in a health care setting

Has a MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or:

Has a Baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the council of Social Work Education, or a baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology or other field related to social work and is supervised by an MSW

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to read, write and speak English

Possess good written and verbal skills

Must meet deadlines and work under limited supervision

Demonstrated ability with Office software

Must be able to climb stairs and stand and walk for a period of at least 4 hours

Possess a valid drivers license

Proof of motor vehicle insurance

We are a equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Harrisonburg, VA 22802: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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