Medical Social Worker - 13097

Penn Highlands Healthcare; St. Marys; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in St. Marys, Ontario is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to provide emotional and social support for terminally ill patients and their families. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Social Work and at least two years of relevant experience. The role includes collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a health-related field.
• Possess skills to manage social, emotional, and economic needs.
• Knowledge of treatment planning and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive social services for terminally ill patients.
• Consult with team members for comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Position Summary

As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, the Hospice Social Worker works under the supervision of the Hospice Supervisor in the provision of supportive services to help meet patient/family social, emotional and economic needs in relation to the impact of a terminal illness. He/She supervises and/or provides social service activity as it relates to terminally ill patients and their families, including treatment planning and consultation with other staff members. Under the direction of the Home Health Supervisor, the Medical Social Worker will help the organization provide a more comprehensive home health service by providing supportive services to help meet patient/family, social, emotional, and economic needs.

Essential Job Requirements

• Education: A Bachelors Degree from a School of Social Work, accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• Experience: Work experience in health related field for at least two (2) years
• Required skills: Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Valid driver’s license required

Job Description

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.