Hospice MSW

Compassionate Care Hospice

Bakersfield, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$30–$36 Per Hour

SKILLS

CPR Certification, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Crisis Intervention, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Employee Relations, Healthcare, Hospice Care, Legal, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Performance Management, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Social Work, Standards of Care, Team Player, Terminally Ill, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Vision Plan, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Bakersfield, CA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Benefits:

401(k)
Training & development
Opportunity for advancement

Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in people’s lives, during their final hour?

Search no further.

Compassionate Care Hospice was established to serve our community’s terminally ill, so that their last days on earth are peaceful and dignified. Help us write beautiful final chapters for those in need.

We are headquartered in Fresno and services the Central Valley, including the following counties: Fresno, Merced, Madera, Tulare, Kings, Mariposa, Stanislaus, and Kern County. Our top priority is maintaining our culture of respect and love for our patients and team, alike. Our commitment to our core values allows us to be a provider and employer of choice. We understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and are our most important resource.

We actively seek career-oriented individuals, to whom we offer job security and upward mobility when appropriate - based on merit and performance. We proudly employ an accomplished team of professionals and our team is as diverse as the communities we serve, representing different ethnicities, religions, ages, national origins, and sexual orientations. Join us today and grow with us!

We are currently seeking to fill the Hospice MSW position.

-Position to be performed in the Fresno Headquarters.
-Compensation $30-36/hr (negotiable, based on experience, etc.).
-Part time/Per diem
-1 year of experience in Hospice required.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The social worker contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for the
implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all
conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement which include providing care based on the
Social Work Practice Act.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work prepares clinical and
progress notes.

5. Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.

6. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers
regarding practical and environmental needs.

7. Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.

8. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.

9. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.

10. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient
and personnel.

11. 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.

12. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional
factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.

13. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

14. Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health
care decision responsibilities.

15. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to
perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).

2. Minimum of one (1) year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.

3. Experience in hospice care preferred.

4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

5. Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.

6. Must be licensed with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or
organization requirements and is in good working order.

Employees and patients are equally precious to us. Your happiness is our happiness - we offer you the following benefits for any full-time position:

Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environment
Unparalleled company culture
Local company with soul
Countless growth and development opportunities
Flexible Schedules
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Mileage Reimbursement at current Federal rate
Gas reimbursement for those in company cars
PTO
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days
401K
And so much more!

Compassionate Care Hospice has grown into the Valley’s leading Hospice establishment. Compassionate Care provides in-home medical, rehabilitative, and support services by seasoned professionals with comprehensive clinical training and robust hospitality experience.

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Hospice MSW

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Bakersfield, CA

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