Canyon Home Care & Hospice LLC
Loveland, CO, USA
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...