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RES-CARE INC Social Worker Hospice in WAUKESHA, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Requisition: 2024-149574 SOCIAL WORKER - HOSPICE Job Locations US-WI-WATERFORD \| US-WI-BROOKFIELD ID 2024-149574 Line of Business Allay Home and Hospice Position Type Full-Time Our Company Allay Home and Hospice Overview 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! Our comprehensive benefits include: Medical and dental benefits Short- and long-term disability Life insurance Paid time off 401(k) program Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Vendor discounts 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. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work. Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel. Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care,... For full info follow application link. Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (\"ResCare\"), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/6269A64F417E40A0