Compassionate Hospice Social Worker – Per Diem | Weekly Pay

Athena Care at Home; Providence (RI); Hybride; USD 51 000 - 73 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and personal time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Résumé du poste

Athena Hospice of Rhode Island is seeking a per diem Hospice Social Worker to plan, organize, and direct social services for residents, ensuring psychosocial needs are met with sensitivity and individualized attention.

You will assess psychosocial status, support patients and families, participate in care planning, and educate the team on cultural considerations. A Bachelor’s in Social Work and state license are required; hospice experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in social work or related field required.
• State social work license required.
• One year of clinical healthcare and/or hospice experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsabilités

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers.
• Provide an assessment of the patient's identified residence.
• Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics and caregiver abilities.
• Counsel patients and family/caregivers as needed in relation to stress and coping difficulties.
• Educate the team on cultural needs related to the patient and family.
• Participate in developing the individualized plan of care and attend interdisciplinary meetings.
• Assist the physician and team in understanding social and emotional factors related to health and death.

Connaissances

Social work

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Formation

Bachelor's in Social Work

Description du poste

Athena Hospice of Rhode Island is seeking a per diem Hospice Social Worker to plan, organize, and direct social services for residents, ensuring psychosocial needs are met with sensitivity and individualized attention.

You will assess psychosocial status, support patients and families, participate in care planning, and educate the team on cultural considerations. A Bachelor’s in Social Work and state license are required; hospice experience is preferred.