Social Worker
Company: Generations Hospice
Location: Sheboygan
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Our Company:Generations HospiceOverview:Our Hospice Social
Workers are the heart of our organization who support patients by
providing medical social work services and coordinating with the
interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their
families have an optimal care experience. Take this chance to make
a meaningful impact with your career today!PRN also available with
flexible work hours.Our comprehensive benefits include:Medical and
dental benefitsShort- and long-term disabilityLife insurancePaid
time off401(k) programFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Employee
Assistance Program (EAP)Vendor discountsResponsibilities:Assess the
psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to
the patient's illness and the environment and communicate findings
to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary
groupCarry out social evaluations, including family dynamics,
caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for
suicide, neglect or abuse, and plan interventions based on
evaluation findingsCounsel patients and family/caregivers as needed
in relationship to stress and other identified coping difficulties,
and provide crisis intervention when necessaryAssess for any
special needs related to the culture of the patient and
familyMaintain clinical records on all patients referred to social
workParticipate in the development of the individualized plan of
care involving the patient and family, and attend regularly
scheduled interdisciplinary group meetingsAssist physicians and
other team members in understanding significant social and
emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying
issuesAssist family and patient in planning for funeral
arrangements, financial, legal and healthcare decision
responsibilitiesEnsure compliance with all state and federal legal
and regulatory requirementsAdditional responsibilities as
assignedQualifications:Graduate of a Master's program in social
work accredited by the Council on Social Work EducationCurrent
licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of
operation1+ year experience in healthcare social workExperience in
home health or hospice preferredExcellent verbal and written
communication and organization skillsCommitment to clinical and
documentation excellenceAbout our Line of Business: At Generations
Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the
warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the
full spectrum of hospice care services, thoughtfully tailored to
the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the
BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, Generations Hospice
is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional
patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We
are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the
health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find
purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day
one. For more information about Generations Hospice, please visit .
Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Salary Range: USD $27.00 -
$30.00 / Hour
Keywords: Generations Hospice, Sheboygan , Social Worker, Healthcare , Sheboygan, Wisconsin
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