Medical Social Worker Hospice at Friendship Village – Sunset Hills, Missouri

Sunset Hills, MO, USA
Industry: Healthcare

Description

The Medical Social Worker provides medical social services to the patient and/or family according to the Plan of Care. Performs all assignments with honesty, integrity, and care that promotes the mission, vision, and values of Friendship Village.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts a psychosocial assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program. This includes emotional, social, financial, and environmental resources and identify appropriate psychosocial problems, interventions, and goals for the patient's plan of care.
• Participates in IDG meetings and the development of the patient's plan of care.
• Observes, records and report changes in the patient's emotional and social factors that are being affected by the patient's illness and his/her need for care and his/her response to treatment.
• Maintains and submits written clinical records as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan, and daily notes.
• Evaluates the patients and family's response to, and effectiveness of, the medical social work intervention.
• Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the patients' Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits.
• Participates in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities.
• If the patient/family declines social work services, the social worker continues to offer support to the IDG in its care of the patient and to monitor the patient/caregiver's evolving needs.
• Participates in discharge planning, as needed.
• Assesses the patient's/ family members' ability to cope with the patient's dying.
• Acts as consultant to the members of the health team, assisting them in understanding the social, emotional, and environmental factors related to the patient's health problems.
• Helps patients to utilize the resources of their families and the community.
• Exhibits well-developed communication skills. Can professionally receive and follow oral instructions in English. Able to understand and use simple math.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position, function independently, and have flexibility and professionalism.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships.
  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  
  • Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
  
  • Hospice experience preferred.
  • Fosters an environment honoring resident/patient preferences and choices.
  • Exhibits well-developed communication skills. Can professionally receive and follow oral instructions in English. Able to understand and use simple math.
  • Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position, function independently, and have flexibility and professionalism.
  • Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must have a valid driver's license with good driving record and reliable transportation.

Who Are We:

Friendship Village, a premier Life Plan Community located in St. Louis, is always looking for qualified individuals to join our team. Great working conditions, wonderful residents, and caring, dedicated staff are just a few of the benefits of a senior living career with us. If you love providing exceptional resident care and are interested in serving the needs of a growing community of active-minded senior adults, please consider a job in our thriving community.

Who You Are:

We are seeking a Medical Social Worker with a strong positive attitude toward customer service. This person will have a genuine interest in geriatric care and be able to motivate while maintaining relationships with staff, residents, and families. The right candidate will always strive to do the best job possible, to be creative and to work towards accomplishing facility goals.

Join the best team in St. Louis! Friendship Village prides itself on quality care and satisfaction of residents and its employees! As a 5-star rated facility, Friendship Village is committed to hiring dedicated Social Workers, who strive to continue our mission of providing person-centered care.

Friendship Village promotes a workplace where YOU are at the center of what we do! Here's a brief look at what you can look forward to as a team member at Friendship Village:

• On Demand Pay/Daily Pay-receive your paycheck when you want it!

• Career advancement opportunities-we're on a mission to train and promote within!

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages-spend more time doing what YOU want!

• Positive, upbeat work environment-enjoy great teamwork and leadership!

• Career satisfaction!

For more information, please call George at 314-718-7586.