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Social Worker | Hospice | Home Health

Wesley Homes
vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 403(b)
United States, Washington, Kent
18000 72nd Avenue South (Show on map)
Feb 08, 2025

As a service organization, Wesley selects employees who bring our mission to promise. When you become a member of the Wesley team, you contribute to the active lifestyle, high quality of care and other services we provide older adults at our award-winning communities or other residence. Our workforce is as diverse as our services, which include independent living, assisted living, Catered Living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, home care and home health.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is a balanced approach that meets the needs of employees on their career journey whether they are just joining the workforce or nearing retirement. We evaluate our Total Rewards offerings annually to provide benefits employees would find meaningful. In addition to competitive wages and a commitment to pay equity, we offer the following benefits and other compensation:


  • Employees, and their families if elected, can participate in medical and vision insurance (full time and ACA eligible), dental (full time) and group life (employee only for full time, excludes part-time and on-call staff).
  • We offer a combined paid time off (PTO) policy which incorporates state paid sick leave with company paid time off at an accrual rate of 0.0607 per hour worked, equivalent to 120 hours of PTO at 2,080 hours worked in a year. We also offer 6 Paid Holidays (8 hours for full time and 6 hours for part time per event, excludes on-call staff) and 1 Personal Holiday of Choice per year (excludes on-call staff).
  • Retirement planning is encouraged through our 403(b) plan that includes a generous 100% company match on the first 4% of earnings an employee contributes. There is a 5-year vesting schedule on the company match, and minors are ineligible for the company match.
  • A food and beverage discount of 50% is available to all employees at any Wesley bistro. Employees are also eligible for On-Demand Pay with Dayforce Wallet. Minors need parental consent to access this benefit.
  • To assist employees with challenges outside of the workplace, Wesley offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is 100% company paid. Additionally, Wesley Community Foundation provides grants to qualifying employees as detailed in the plan summary.
  • Lastly, the efforts and contributions of our valued employees are celebrated in our best-in-class recognition and reward platform, Inspire. Points earned for various reasons may be redeemed for a variety of merchandise, gift cards, tickets, travel and other experiences selected by the employee.

This summary is intended to reflect the most reasonable and genuinely expected offering of benefits and other compensation for the posted job. The official website for all Wesley job postings is https://wesleychoice.org/careers/. Wesley is not responsible for content on third-party job boards. Salary ranges, benefits and other compensation are subject to change.
Enrich the lives of older adults through
community, choice, and continuing care in the Social Worker role.
The Social Worker provides support and services
to address the social and emotional needs of the client to achieve the goals within
the plan of care. Services are provided under the direction of a physician and
in conjunction with other health care team members in accordance with company policies
and practices.
Find your sense of
belonging at Wesley!


You
will provide continuing care through these responsibilities

Essential functions of this position include the following.


  • Evaluates and records the care needs of the patient during each
    visit.
  • Communicates with and regularly updates the patient regarding
    their plan of care.
  • Reports observations of the patient's condition to the designated
    supervisor as appropriate.
  • Collaborates with other service providers to discuss the patient
    plan of care and frequency of visits.
  • Perform both in person and remote visits with patients according
    to Medicare guidelines and company policy.
  • Prepares a social history and plan of care with the purpose of
    improving the scope and quality of existing services or extending services.
  • Assist the patient and their family to utilize existing resources
    in the home environment.
  • Refers patient and family to community agencies and resources; acts
    as an intermediary for the patient as needed.
  • Assesses when appropriate, a family's financial situation taking
    into consideration the patient's prognosis and medical needs; facilitating the
    referral process to any agency for financial assistance.
  • Consults with the case manager and members of the health team for
    the purpose of assisting them to understand significant social, emotional and
    environmental factors related to the patient's health problems.
  • Plans for patient's discharge, prepares discharge summaries and
    instructions.
  • Adhere to HIPAA regulations and ensures confidentiality of patient
    records and information.
  • Attends meetings to enhance team communication and coordination of
    services and care.
  • Complete assigned training and maintain continuing education.
  • Observes, records, and reports signs and symptoms; reactions to
    treatments and medications; and any change in the patient's physical or
    emotional condition in a timely basis
  • Records clinical and progress notes at the time of the visit to
    ensure continuity of qualitative patient care on a timely basis.
  • Completes daily report sheets and any required paperwork in a
    timely fashion to ensure agency operation schedules.
  • Works with patient Long Term Care for more in depth discussions
    alongside billing department
  • Generates recertification of the physician plan of care, ensuring
    timeliness and quality of documentation.
  • Completes clinical documentation accurately.
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Our requirements and qualifications for success


  • Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school accredited by the
    Council on Social Work Education.
  • Minimum of one (1) years' experience in a health care setting or
    equivalent experience. Home health experience preferred.
  • CPR certification, as applicable.
  • Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills and
    strong interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of resources available in the community.
  • A current and valid Washington State driver's license and valid
    vehicle insurance.

Physical,
environmental, and mental requirements


  • Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time
    to understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate
  • Near and far vision acuity
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend and twist for prolonged periods or
    intermittently throughout shift
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Subject to frequent interruptions
  • Minimal, local, same-day travel as needed
Salary Range: $29.08 to $41.90 per hour

REQ Code: #AZL0930
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