Social Worker - PRN
Choice Health at Home•Fort Myers, FL
About The Position
The Social Worker provides coordinated care in patients’ homes across all age groups. The role includes psychosocial assessment, analysis, counseling, and referrals to address patient and family needs. The Social Worker completes a comprehensive assessment within five days of a patient’s election of hospice care and participates in interdisciplinary care planning and coordination.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
- One or more years of hospice experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Valid auto insurance.
- AHA CPR Certification.
Nice To Haves
- HomeCare HomeBase experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete the comprehensive assessment within five days of the patient’s election of hospice care, identifying psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs and documenting findings in the plan of care and clinical records.
- Assist with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, family counseling, and changes in level of care as indicated by patient or family needs.
- Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to achieve desirable outcomes.
- Provide patient and family or caregiver counseling about end-of-life issues, death, and grief.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and participate in patient care planning and coordination with the interdisciplinary group.
- Promote an environment that respects patients, their privacy, and their property.
- Refer patients and families to community resources as appropriate.
