Hospice Social Worker, Full time

Bayada

  • Windsor, VT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 days ago
BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an energetic and experienced Medical Social Worker, MSW, for a Full Time opportunity performing hospice visits our hospice office located in Norwich, VT. This office services clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Orange and Windsor County in VT and Grafton County in NH.Prior home care/hospice experience preferred, but not required. As a Medical Social Worker, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides skilled nursing, palliative and personal care to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the care required to remain at home.Responsibilities include:
  • Making home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
  • Assist our team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to our clients' health problems.
  • Provide clinical social evaluations and plan appropriate interventions based on evaluation findings.
  • Identify appropriate community resource referrals to address the client's and the family's practical and environmental needs.
  • Act as an advocate for both the client and the family to navigate the patient through the community system.
  • Participate in the development of the total plan of care with the multidisciplinary team of BAYADA clinicians, as appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain contracts with public and private agencies as resources for the patient.
  • Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives in community resources to promote the patient's health, safety, well-being, and independent living.
  • Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.
Qualifications for the ideal candidate:
  • A Bachelors' or Masters degree in Social Work, with at least 2 years of community-based experience.
  • Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education, as demonstrated by school transcript or degree.
  • Home care experience a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
  • Ability to travel to cases, as assigned.
BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:
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  • Enjoy being part of a team that cares, and a company that believes in leading with our values
  • Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
  • Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
  • Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
  • Benefits may include mileage reimbursement; weekly pay and direct deposit; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.
Be part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader. Apply now for immediate consideration.

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