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Blacksburg, VA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

Warm Hearth Village

A Nonprofit Community

Our Mission: Fostering a person-centered approach to agingin an inclusive environment that redefines retirement.

Our Vision: To nurture a transformative culture where peoplelive and work in community knowing their contributions are essential to oursuccess.

Our Values: Innovation Community Collaboration Passion Inclusivenessand Ethics.

SocialWorker-Hospice Care Warm Hearth at Home

Come be the spark at Warm Hearth! Were in search of an experiencedsocial worker to join our team at Warm Hearth at Home. The Social Worker serves as a key memberof the Interdisciplinary Team and is responsible for the providing support topeople who are terminally ill their families and loved ones. Emotionalsupport is essential in order to improve the quality of life to those facingend-of-life. Candidates should possess asensitivity to ongoing cultural diversities and the needs of the aging trained in recognizing and assessing theemotional and social needs of those receiving care.

Keyresponsibility of this position includes but are not limited to the following:

Assesses the psychosocialstatus of patients and families/caregivers related to the patients terminal illness and environment.

Educatesinterdisciplinary team on any special needsrelated to the culture of the patient andfamily.

Maintains clinical recordson all patients referred to social work prepares clinical and progress notes.

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

Serves as liaison betweenpatients and families/caregivers and community agencies.

Maintains collaborativerelationships with organization personnel to support patient care.

Participates in thedevelopment of the individualized plan of care involving the patient and family

Actively participates inquality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Assists family and patientin planning for funeral arrangements financial legal and health care decision responsibilities.

Other duties as delegatedby the DON.

This is a FT position 40hours per week Monday - Friday. Salary is competitive and dependent onexperience.

Requirements:

Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree

At least 1 year of Social Work experience in a healthcare setting.

Hiring Manager:

  • Kimberly Akers DON

    Employment Type

    Full-Time

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