Medical Social Worker Job at Guardian Angel Hospice, Frankfort, IN

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  • Guardian Angel Hospice
  • Frankfort, IN

Job Description

Now Offering A New Compensation Package And Sign-On Bonus!

 

The Hospice Social Worker provides direct casework and counseling services to the patient/family unit. The Social Worker will provide assessments of psychosocial problems and define goals and interventions to provide excellent end of life care.


The Hospice Social Worker:

  • Is a member of an interdisciplinary team (IDT) and provides social services in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of treatment.
  • Participates in the preparation, evaluation, and execution of the interdisciplinary plan of care to assure that the highest quality of care is given to those served.
  • Recognizes and utilizes community and family resources to assist the patient and family with end-of-life care needs.
  • Develops the plan of care with the IDT to deal with personal, financial, and environmental difficulties that may interfere with care.
  • Assists with funeral planning as needed.
  • Keeps abreast of social work trends and knowledge.
  • Participates in education both internally and externally to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice.
  • Maintains continuity of patient care by liaising with other health care professionals.
  • Attends IDT conferences and care plan meetings.
  • Arranges for extended care placement or respite placement when necessary.

 

Job Requirements

  • Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to manage your schedule effectively and efficiently.
  • Minimum of one year in social work, preferably in a healthcare related setting.
  • Must possess a Master of Social Work (MSW) from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work.
  • Must be licensed by the State of Indiana.

 

Guardian Angel Hospice is a locally owned and operated hospice care organization serving 30 counties with offices in Kokomo, Carmel, Lafayette, and Logansport. We offer nursing, aide, social, chaplain, bereavement, and volunteer services along with medical equipment, supplies, and medications (related to the diagnosis) for people in the last phase of an incurable disease so that our patients live as fully and comfortably as possible. With appropriate hospice care and a community sensitive to their needs, patients and their families are free to attain a degree of mental and spiritual preparation for death, making its coming more comfortable for them.

At Guardian Angel Hospice, top employees earn more no matter how long they’ve been employed and there are extra pay opportunities every week. Employees at Guardian Angel get more training than at any other Hospice in the state. We want you to be 100% confident in the care you provide because we are 100% committed to the success of our employees! Because patient and family satisfaction is key, we utilize an incredible orientation program to set up every employee for success.

We want you to love your career and the people you work with while educating and empowering our patients and their families. That’s why a career at Guardian Angel Hospice may offer (dependent upon employment status):

  • Competitive wages
  • Extra pay opportunities each week
  • The best training in hospice - anywhere!
  • A flexible schedule to accommodate a work/life balance
  • A full line of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance - eligible after 30 days of employment
  • 401k
  • AFLAC
  • Life Insurance
  • Generous vacation and sick time
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and certification testing
  • Opportunities for advancement within our organization for those with strong leadership skills

Job Tags

Holiday work, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours,

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