A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
Provides social services to patients facing substantial and often challenging medical issues. Individuals recovering from illness or trauma may become psychologically, emotionally, and socially destabilized; it is the duty of a medical social worker to provide support for these patients. They help enhance the interaction between patients and healthcare providers, thereby ensuring that the best interests of the patient are being met.
Reports to:
Administrator/Director of Patient Care Services Essential Functions:
1. Investigate child abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary. 2. Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises. 3. Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patient's medical or physical condition and to assess client needs. 4. Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education. 5. Counsel clients and patients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life. 6. Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy. 7. Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility. 8. Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client or patient. 9. Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status. 10. Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. 11. Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records. 12. Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients. 13. Oversee Medicaid- and Medicare-related paperwork and recordkeeping in hospitals. 14. Plan and conduct programs to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services. 15. Develop or advise on social policy and assist in community development. 16. Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and demeanor.
Knowledge, Skill and Experience:
1. Graduate of a bachelor's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. 2. Minimum of one (1) year's experience in health care. 3. Experience in a home health care preferred. 4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. 5.
Skills Required:
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information. Must be able to solve problems independently and confidently by applying analytical and logical thinking.
Physical Job Description:
Typical Working Conditions:
Typical office environment and patient home setting
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision is required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
