SW Home Care

About the role

VITAS Healthcare is a leading end-of-life care provider established in 1978. We prioritize care for patients and their families, empowering our team members to grow and transform lives through our nationally recognized employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones during their final days.
• Ensure patients reach the end of life with their affairs in order, including financial planning, funeral arrangements, and more.
• Navigate the grieving process for patients' loved ones.
• Grant end-of-life wishes and listen to patients' stories at their bedside.
• Counsel and offer crisis intervention services to patients and families.
• Offer bereavement support and grief counseling.
• Educate patients and families about the emotional and psychological response to illness progression.

Requirements

• Master's of Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited school, or equivalent experience where allowable by State Regulations.
• At least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience working with terminally ill patients and their families.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to be an effective patient and family advocate.
• Empathy and compassion in dealing with seriously ill patients and their families.
• Reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Social Worker (LSW) in the state where you will be working.

Benefits

VITAS offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule varies based on the needs of the patients and the team, but typically includes flexible hours to accommodate the diverse needs of our patients.