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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Palliative Care Social Worker to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing emotional support, counseling, and resources to patients receiving palliative care and their families. This includes helping patients and families understand the illness, discussing feelings and reactions, planning for the future, and making the most of each day. The Palliative Care Social Worker will also assist with navigating the healthcare system, coordinating care, and finding resources to help with financial, legal, and practical matters. This role requires a deep understanding of the emotional and psychological aspects of illness and death, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses and a passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
- Help patients and families understand the illness and discuss feelings and reactions.
- Assist with planning for the future and making the most of each day.
- Navigate the healthcare system and coordinate care.
- Find resources to help with financial, legal, and practical matters.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Advocate for patients' rights and wishes.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop care plans.
- Document patient interactions and interventions.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
Requirements
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- Licensed to practice as a Social Worker.
- Experience in palliative care, hospice, or related field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of the emotional and psychological aspects of illness and death.
- Ability to navigate the healthcare system and find resources.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a healthcare team.
- Strong advocacy skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How do you handle emotionally challenging situations?
- Can you describe a time when you had to advocate for a patient's rights or wishes?
- How do you approach conversations about death and dying with patients and families?
- What strategies do you use to navigate the healthcare system and find resources?
- Can you describe a time when you had to work collaboratively with a healthcare team?