Hospice Social Worker

Are you passionate about providing compassionate and meaningful care to those who are facing end-of-life situations? Do you have the drive to provide the highest quality of service to clients and their families? If so, consider joining the team at PruittHealth as a Hospice Social Worker!At PruittHealth, we are committed to helping our patients live life to the fullest. As a Hospice Social Worker, you will use your skills and expertise to provide emotional and practical support to those facing serious illness, the end of life, and grief. You will be a part of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with other professionals to ensure the best possible care for our patients and their families.The ideal candidate for this role will have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and be licensed in the state in which they are employed. In addition, we require a minimum of two years’ experience as a social worker, preferably in hospice or palliative care. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as an unwavering dedication to providing quality care to our patients and their families. If you think you have what it takes to be a Hospice Social Worker at PruittHealth, we invite you to apply today!

Responsibilities: -Provide emotional and practical support to patients facing serious illness, the end of life, and grief -Collaborate with other professionals to ensure the best possible care for patients and their families -Maintain a valid state license in social work -Maintain a minimum of two years of experience as a social worker -Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills -Provide quality care and compassionate service to patients and their families -Keep up to date with current best practices in social work -Work within the interdisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to care -Advocate for patients and their families -Maintain patient and family confidentiality -Provide resources to help patients and their families cope with serious illness and end-of-life situations

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Hospice Social Worker in Columbia, SC, USA is $45,000 - $56,000 per year. This salary range can vary depending on the employer, the individual's experience, qualifications, and other factors.

PruittHealth is a Southeast regional leader in long-term health care. Since its inception in 1969 as the Toccoa Nursing Center, the PruittHealth community of services has grown to encompass more than 90 post-acute, skilled nursing and assisted living locations, as well as an array of supplementary resources, including home health care, end-of-life care, rehabilitation, veteran care and consultative pharmaceutical services. PruittHealth also offers a variety of business-to-business services.