Social Worker

Company: Heritage Communities
Location: Omaha
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Department: OnCare Home HealthCommunity Location: OnCare Home Health - 16934 Frances St, Suite 200City/State: Omaha, NEHours: PRN "Caring for those that once cared for us is one of life's greatest honors" We are looking for a Social Worker to join us at Heritage OnCare Home Health and Hospice to support our patients! Social Workers:

• 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.
• 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.
• Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary groups, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Educates patients and families on, and assists in, the preparation of advanced directives.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues. Our Social Workers Have:
  • A graduate of a master's program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
  • Minimum of one (1) years' experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
  • Experience in hospice care preferred. Come Join Our Team For more information contact us at Apply@Heritage-Communities.com OR Call us at: 402-578-0789 PM20 PI197634195

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