Social Worker, Hospice Home Care, PRN, Days
Company: Prisma Health
Location: Seneca
Posted on: January 21, 2025
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Job Description:
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job
SummaryTo deliver varied social work services to Hospice patients
and their families. To provide initial emotional, spiritual,
psychosocial assessments, ongoing counseling, bereavement services
and community education, outreach and referral. The hospice social
worker is an integral part of the Hospice IDG. Services are
provided in accordance with accepted standards of professional
practice and the policies and procedures of Prisma Health. All team
members are expected to be knowledgeable and competent with the
Prisma Health values of compassion, dignity, excellence, integrity
and teamwork.AccountabilitiesSupportive Care Demonstrates
proficiency in the following activities: a. Initiates contact with
the patient/family within 48 hrs. of Hospice admission to assess
psychosocial needs, financial resources, stability of the
caregiving situation and the patient's end of life wishes, and risk
factors that may effect the delivery of care.b. Offers support to
the patient /family based upon their belief system, recognizing and
appreciating the age, cultural and religious differences of the
individuals.c. Plans/offers age appropriate interventions, based
upon knowledge of the stages of development and end of life issues:
Pediatrics, Adult, Geriatric.d. Evaluates the effect of
psychosocial concerns on the overall comfort of the patient and the
grieving process for the patient and family.e. Reassesses the needs
of the patient/family based upon the changing needs, the effects of
stress and the process of grief. Reports progress toward goals.f.
Evaluates the effect of the social work interventions, alters the
POC as neededg. Participates in IDG care planning, offering
insights and knowledge to other team members in a supportive
manner. Recognizes the value of the interdisciplinary approach to
care. Seeks opportunities to collaborate and to keep all team
members informed.h. Assists the patient to verbalize wishes for
self-determined life closure. Assists the team and other medical
professionals to follow the expressed wishes of patient. Assists
the family to be supportive of the patient's wishes.i. Completes
the documentation of all contacts within twenty-four hours.j.
Practices and promotes sound ethical practices assisting the team
to explore ethical issues in the delivery of care.k. Attends
visitations and funerals when indicated in order to offer
support.l. Visits the family of SNF residents and patients in
CRCF's in their home to offer support.m. Acts a a patient/family
advocate.Counseling services Plans/offers family/individual grief
counseling and support for clients of all ages based on knowledge
of the different ways in which each person processes grief and loss
and considers their individual beliefs, values, and
cultural/religious backgrounds.a. Makes appropriate referrals to
community agencies for the long-term counseling needs of clients.b.
Consults with mental health professionals involved in the care of
the patient /caregiver in order to support existing therapy.c.
Assesses the patient/caregiver for risk factors related to mental
health, suicide, violence, etc., informs the team and plans
interventions.d. Plans/offers complimentary interventions
(relaxation, massage, music, etc.) to both patient and family to
assist with stress/anxiety reduction and to promote rest.e. When
assigned, carries out the bereavement plan (letters, memorials,
counseling, support group, etc.) in a timely manner and documents
all activities and contacts in the bereavement record.f. Offers
supportive interventions ( debriefing) to other team members as
needed.g. Provides bereavement support as requested for any
community entity (employers, churches, schools, SNF's etc.).h.
Leads the team in the resolution of intrafamily conflicts,
facilitating family conferences.i. Maintains all counseling records
according to policy and procedure.Coordination of care plan with
other agencies Works with team members, the client and outside
agencies to identify resources, plan care and coordinate
information and interventions resulting in an improved environment
of care and caregiving situation.Makes referrals to DSS and
coordinates interventions and planning.Makes referrals to agencies
that can provide additional services to meet patient/family needs
(i.e. CLTC, meals on wheels , etc.).Coordinates plans for
discharge, ensuring that patient's and family's wishes are
considered and needs are best met.Identifies alternatives for
caregiving (SNF, Hospice House, CRCF's, sitters, etc.) and
coordinates the transfer of the patient, providing follow up as
possible, to evaluate the patient's progress in adjustment.Actively
participates in care planning conferences at SNF's.Agency
needs/support - Performs the following tasks in support of the
general needs of the department: Is thoroughly familiar with
department policies and procedures and demonstrates compliance with
hospice standards of care.a. Participates in review of QI data and
makes appropriate recommendations for improvement.b. Represents
hospice at various community functions through speaking
engagements, meetings and networking.c. Cultivates an ongoing
relationship with the community in order to educate them and
develop support for hospice.d. Educates the public regarding end of
life issues.Supervisory/Management ResponsibilitiesThis is a
non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director
or executive.Minimum RequirementsEducation - Master's degree in
Social Work1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare
setting required.2 years of experience is preferred.Active patient
contact within the past 3 years is preferred.Required
Certifications/Registrations/LicensesLicensed Social Worker in
South CarolinaOther Required Skills and Experience
Keywords: Prisma Health, Columbia , Social Worker, Hospice Home Care, PRN, Days, Healthcare , Seneca, South Carolina
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