Social Worker- $7,000.00 Sign-On Bonus

Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision coverage

PTO

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Ohioans Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to join our Toledo team. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, advocating for patients' needs, and offering comprehensive psychosocial assessments and interventions.

We provide a stable full-time schedule, competitive pay and benefits, and a $7,000 sign-on bonus. Requirements include CSWE-accredited degree, Ohio LSW license, and home health/hospice experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Must have a current license as a Licensed Social Worker in Ohio and willing to get license in Michigan.
• Minimum of one (1) year's experience in health care with an emphasis in either home health or hospice preferred.
• Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
• The ability to relate and communicate with a diverse population and groups.
• The ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with the state or organization requirements.

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.
• Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family.
• Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Advocacy

Psychosocial assessment

Education

CSWE-accredited degree

Job description

Our mission is to help individuals lead healthier, more independent lives by providing the highest standard of care. We strive to respectfully and compassionately meet the needs of our patients and their families by listening, planning, educating, and delivering the highest standard of individualized care. Join our team by applying for one of the available home health positions listed below.

Position:Social Worker- $7,000.00 Sign-On Bonus

Location: Toledo, OH

Job Id:972

# of Openings:1

Ohioans Home Health and Hospice is seeking a passionate Licensed Social Worker to join our team!

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Social Worker to join our team. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, advocating for patients' needs, and offering comprehensive psychosocial assessments and interventions.

Job 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, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
• Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
• Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.

PUTTING THE CARE IN YOUR CAREER!

Because we are invested in your career satisfaction, we provide:

Stability: This is a full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm position, giving you a set schedule that promotes a positive work-life balance.

A Culture of Respect: Employee satisfaction is important for people who provide highly personalized care. Our culture attracts the best; in fact, 90% of our staff were referred from other employees. That speaks volumes about our reputation.

Solid Support: You’ll have all the resources you need to perform at the top of your game. We promote an open-door policy with access to executive management at all times, and a team of coworkers always willing to step up and pitch in.

Excellent Training: Although autonomy is a benefit of this role, we still support your need for learning and development. That’s why we provide training and education in order for you to maintain knowledge of new staff.

Better Comp & Benefits: We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits that include a
401(k) plan, medical/dental/vision coverage, PTO, short-term disability, company-paid life insurance policy and much more.

A PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER OF CHOICE!

Ohioans Home Healthcare is a Medicare and Medicaid Certified and CHAP-accredited skilled home health care agency serving 34 counties in Ohio and Southeast Michigan. We offer a wide range of coordinated services as we strive to meet every patient’s needs with the highest level of care in a positive, safe and healing environment. For multiple years, we have been named to the Homecare Elite Top 500, presented to the top 25% of agencies across the country. We’ve also earned Top Workplace awards from Workforce Dynamics and the Toledo Blade, and have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Ohioans is now on the path of adding hospice care as a new service. We are looking for a strong individual who sees the need of bridging the gap in the continuum of home services. This person should be extremely motivated in assisting patients, families, and the organization with a holistic approach to care.

Ohioans Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Must have a current license as a Licensed Social Worker in Ohio and willing to get license in Michigan.
• Minimum of one (1) year's experience in health care with an emphasis in either home health or hospice preferred.
• Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
• The ability to relate and communicate with a diverse population and groups.
• The ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with the state or organization requirements.

“A Great Group of People Can Accomplish Great Things”

“l would like to thank our amazing team of individuals who provide exceptional customer service and care for our patients and our entire organization. Every day your dedication, enthusiasm and commitment makes Ohioans a Top Workplace and an industry leader in home healthcare.” – Josh Adams CEO

Join Us in Providing the Best Services to Our Patients

We will monitor medication compliance, set-up, IV therapy, injections, and provide the education necessary for administering injections.

Our team ensures compliance with special diets, weight monitoring, and the utilization of intravenous nutrition such as TPN and tube feeding.

Includes instruction on the use of inhalers, aerosol machines, oxygen, and the proper care of all equipment.

Our team provides post-operative care, offering continual monitoring of chest pain, blood pressure, edema, and education on signs and symptoms of further cardiac problems.

We conduct dressing changes, wound vac therapy, assess wound healing and identify signs of infection. We also provide dressing supplies and order wound vacs as necessary.

The team will inform patients about the disease process of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, diabetes, renal failure, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, and more.

Our experienced team of pediatric clinicians have the training to care for infants and children with a variety of diagnoses and special needs. Our team performs many pediatric skills including, PICC care, tracheostomy care, chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, nasogastric or enterostomy feedings, medication administration, providing education to parents/caregivers, and many more.

When you begin your career with Ohioans, our training and education team will prepare you with first-rate instruction, guidance, and resources to ensure a successful foundation as a home healthcare nurse. Ohioans nurses provide care for a variety of acuity levels from the general patient to the clinically complex. At Ohioans you have the opportunity to utilize your high level clinical skills while showing care and compassion in the comforts of the patients own home. Ohioans is humbled and thankful for the families that welcome us into their homes and allow us to be a part of their lives.