OLIVE GROVE HOSPICE IS SEEKING A LICENSED MSW TO SERVE OUR PATIENTS LIVING IN ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES IN THE TWIN CITIES

Full time/Part Time

Olive Grove Hospice employs compassionate, skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, enjoy teamwork and contribute daily to our mission and culture of caring. Team members experience a friendly, supportive atmosphere, leadership support, autonomy, flexibility and the privilege of doing meaningful, rewarding work.

POSITION PROFILE

The hospice social worker provides psychosocial support to patients and families by providing skilled social work intervention to include, but not limited to providing resources, referrals, education, supportive counseling, discharge planning and assistance with final arrangements. The hospice social worker is part of an interdisciplinary team that supports people at critical junctures in their lives, always making a difference. Care delivery primarily takes place in the patient's home which is typically within an assisted living facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships.

§ Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments.

§ Develops and maintains comprehensive plan of care.

§ Provides supportive counseling.

§ Facilitates smooth transition from care environments.

§ Mobilizes community resources.

§ Provides effective patient/family/caregiver teaching.

§ Supports the death/dying process.

§ Collaborates in providing patient care.

§ Creates timely and accurate documentation.

§ Assures patient safety.

§ Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently.

§ Adheres to HOV standards and facilitates continuously improved processes/services.

§ Maintains and enhances professional skills.

§ Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.

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