Social Worker Job at Deercreekseniorliving in Yuma

locations Southwestern Palliative Care and Hospice-AZ-Yuma

time type Full time

posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition id JR48218

JOB SUMMARY

The medical social worker contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement.

DUTIES & 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.
• Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Counsel’s patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• 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 and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on
• Social Work Education.Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
• Minimum of one year's 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.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

About Us

Cornerstone Home Health and Hospice is dedicated to providing a comprehensive array of services within the Home Health, Hospice, and Home Care healthcare industries. Our offerings encompass a wide range of personalized care delivered directly within patients' homes, tailored to meet their unique needs and preferences. Within the realm of Home Health, our services include skilled nursing care, medication management, wound care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and chronic disease management. In the Hospice setting, we provide compassionate end-of-life care, pain management, symptom control, emotional and spiritual support for patients and their families during this sensitive time. Additionally, our Home Care services extend to assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, and medication reminders, enabling individuals to maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. Rooted in the belief of delivering life-changing service, we foster an environment centered on values like Ownership, Accountability, Celebration, Love, Intelligent Risk Taking, Passion for Learning, and prioritizing the Customer's needs. Through this ethos, we empower local agency leaders and caregivers to provide outstanding care to their communities, ensuring that compassionate care thrives in every home we serve.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.