Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Elkin, NC
United States
Job Description
Social Worker Jonesville, NC Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Home Health Full Time - 1st Shift Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Home Health Req #: 5855-4164 Posted: November 5, 2021 Summary Assists and counsels clients and families with financial, social and emotional concerns. Education and Formal Training: Bachelor degree in social work from an accredited school of social work or a BA or BS in a field related to social work. Work Experience: Minimum of one year experience in social work, preferably in a home care agency, or a hospital, outpatient clinic, rehabilitation center or mental health program. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment, and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times. Actively functions as a patient advocate. Must develop knowledge of current home care emergency policies and procedures, fire, safety, disaster, and infection control policies.