Hospice Social Worker - Compassionate End-of-Life Support

VITAS Healthcare; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a hospice social worker to provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their families, ensuring end-of-life affairs are handled with dignity. You will navigate finances, funeral arrangements, and bereavement needs while respecting patient wishes and cultural considerations.

The role requires a MSW, at least one year of health-care social work experience, and reliable transportation, with regular home visits and periodic office meetings with the IDG team.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion in dealing with seriously ill patients and families.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to travel per job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and logistical support to patients and families during end-of-life care.
• Assist with finances, funeral arrangements, and bereavement support as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate 360-degree patient and family care.
• Educate patients and families on emotional responses to illness progression.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Travel ability

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a hospice social worker to provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their families, ensuring end-of-life affairs are handled with dignity. You will navigate finances, funeral arrangements, and bereavement needs while respecting patient wishes and cultural considerations.

The role requires a MSW, at least one year of health-care social work experience, and reliable transportation, with regular home visits and periodic office meetings with the IDG team.