Hospice Social Worker: Family & Caregiver Support

Angels Care Hospice; Lubbock (TX); In loco; USD 48.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Angels Care Hospice in the United States is seeking a social worker to implement standards of care for medical social work services, assessing psychosocial status of patients and families facing terminal illness. The role includes evaluating living situations and safety, developing care plans, and coordinating with the care team to support patients and caregivers.

You will provide crisis intervention when needed, educate staff on cultural considerations, maintain patient records, and connect

Mansioni

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patients' terminal illness and environment.
• Provides an assessment of the patients' identified residence and assistance when this is unsafe, and another plan is required.
• Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention.
• Counsels patients, families & caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
• Crisis intervention when necessary.
• Educates interdisciplinary group on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work; prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients, families, & caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Serves as liaison between patients, families, caregivers, and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Descrizione del lavoro

Angels Care Hospice in the United States is seeking a social worker to implement standards of care for medical social work services, assessing psychosocial status of patients and families facing terminal illness. The role includes evaluating living situations and safety, developing care plans, and coordinating with the care team to support patients and caregivers.

You will provide crisis intervention when needed, educate staff on cultural considerations, maintain patient records, and connect