Social Worker (MSW) - Phoebe Hospice
Social Worker (MSW) - Phoebe Hospice
Phoebe Putney Health System
Albany, GA
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Description
JOB SUMMARY
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
JOB SUMMARY
- Works with other members of the interdisciplinary team to meet the social needs for patients and their families. Supervises the BSW on assessing the needs of patients and families, developing and updating the plan of care and delivering care to patients and families.
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
- Must spend 50-75% of work time in the patient's residence.
- Must have reliable transportation for travel to patient's home.
- General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
- May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
- May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Master's Degree in Social Work (Required)
- 1 - 2 years Medical facility (Preferred)
- 1 - 2 years Supervisory experience (Preferred)
- No Certifications are Required or Preferred
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Basic Computer Skills
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
- Standing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Walking - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Lift/carry up to 20 lbs - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Other -
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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