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Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We believe that when we take care of our team, they can provide the best care to our patients — that’s why we invest in your well-being, growth, and success: Your happiness is our happiness — we offer the following benefits for full-time positions:
- Dynamic, team-oriented work environment
- Strong, supportive company culture
- Growth and development opportunities
- Flexible schedules
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mileage reimbursement at current federal rate
- Company vehicle when eligible
- PTO, paid holidays, and sick days
- 401(k)
- And more!
Compassionate Care currently has six office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, San Luis Obispo, and Bakersfield) and serves ten counties in California (Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Kern, and San Luis Obispo). - and we continue to grow, creating even more opportunities for our team to grow with us.
We are grounded in a culture of respect, compassion, and clinical excellence, recognizing that our employees are the heart of everything we do. Our team stays because they feel supported, valued, and fulfilled by the meaningful impact they make in our patients’ lives every day.
We are seeking career-driven professionals who want stability, growth, and advancement based on merit and performance. Our diverse team reflects the communities we serve and shares a strong commitment to delivering exceptional care with heart.
Join a team where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every day.
Position
We are currently seeking to fill the Hospice MSW position.
- Compensation $30-36/hr (negotiable, based on experience, etc.).
- 1 year of experience in Hospice required.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The social worker contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for the
implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all
conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement which include providing care based on the
Social Work Practice Act.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. 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. Provides an assessment in the patient's
identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
2. 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. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and
other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
3. Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the
culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any
special traditions or taboos.
4. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work prepares clinical and
progress notes.
5. Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
6. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers
regarding practical and environmental needs.
7. Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
8. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
9. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
10. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient
and personnel.
11. Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and
family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team
in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal
Illness.
12. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional
factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
13. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
14. Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health
care decision responsibilities.
15. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to
perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
2. Minimum of one (1) year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
3. Experience in hospice care preferred.
4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
5. Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
6. Must be licensed with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or
organization requirements and is in good working order.
Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into one of California’s most trusted providers of Home Health, Hospice, and In-Home Care services. We are honored to bring compassionate, high-quality care that offers comfort, dignity, and support to the patients and families we serve.
Our team of experienced professionals provides medical, comfort, rehabilitative, and personal care with clinical excellence and genuine compassion. Guided by strong training and a deep heart for service, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in every home we enter.
Join our team and help us make a difference every day—in every patient, every home, and every heart.
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