Job Location Canyon Colorado Home Care & Hospice - Loveland - Loveland, CO 80538 Position Type Full Time
A Social Worker provides individuals, families and groups with the psycho-social support needed to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services.
**MUST HAVE ACTIVE STATE LICENSE**
Provide Support to Patients
The main role of a Social Worker is to help patients understand, cope with and treat their condition. Social Workers will counsel patients about their illness or disease, participate in treatment plan development, arrange for in-home care personnel and equipment and assist in the scheduling of follow-up visits. They will also ensure that patients are adhering to treatment plans and medical recommendations.
Educate and Counsel Families
It is just as important to provide support to families of patients, and Social Workers are involved in helping families understand the diagnosed illness or condition and offer counseling to reduce stress and cope with the needs of the patient. Social Workers will assist in all decision-making processes relating to the care of the patient and make referrals as needed. They also offer grief counseling services to families.
Assist in Obtaining Various Healthcare Services
A Social Worker helps patients work with health insurance companies, community health agencies, transportation services and financial assistance programs. They will help to determine what benefits patients are eligible for and assist in filling out necessary paperwork, such as health insurance forms.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Most people prefer living in their own home while they heal and recover. There is nothing better than the comfort, warmth and familiarity of home. Canyon Home Care & Hospice makes this possible with home health care. Home health care provides a number of in-home medical services and with the exception of emergency intervention or surgery, many skilled cares performed in a hospital setting can safely be performed at home. The key is to find a home health company committed to coordinating and communicating with you and family members to make the most of home health services.
Canyon Home Care & Hospice is a great resource for home health. We have such a delightful, warm, professional and committed team of Physicians, Nurses, CNA’s, Social Workers, Billing Coordinators, and Physical, Occupational and Speech therapists to meet nearly every need. Our wealth of information and our years of experience, allows us to coordinate the care you or your loved one needs.
