Ennoble Care is seeking an experienced, Per Diem, Hospice Social Worker for our Kansas City, KS area.

Responsibilities:  

• Conduct a psychosocial assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program. This includes emotional, social, financial and environmental resources and to identify appropriate psychosocial problems, interventions and goals for the patient’s plan of care.
• Participate in IDG meetings and the development of the patient’s plan of care.
• Observe, record and report changes on the patient's emotional and social factors that are being affected by the patient's illness and his/her need for care and his/her response to treatment.
• Maintain and submit written clinical records as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan and daily notes.
• Evaluate the patients and family's response to, and effectiveness of, the medical social work intervention.
• Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the patients’ Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits.
• Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities.
• If the patient/family declines Social Work services, the Social worker continues to offer support to the IDG in it’s care of the patient and to monitor the patient/caregiver’s evolving needs.
• Participate in discharge planning, as needed.
• Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Medical Social
• Worker practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading.
• Assess the patient's/ family members’ ability to cope with the patient’s dying.
• Act as consultant to the members of the health team, assists them in understanding the social, emotional and environmental factors related to the patient's health problems.
• Help patients to utilize the resources of their families and the community.

Qualifications:  

• Must have a Master's in Social Work (LMSW)
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Ability to reliably handle and maintain confidential information.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Pay Rate: $40.00 per visit, $65.00 per admission and milage reimbursement at $0.55 per mile 

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Ennoble Care believes giving care is an Honor 

We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our growing Hospice Company for our Kansas City, KS region.

Duties 

The caregiver (CNA) will be responsible for: 

• Care for census of 5-6 patients 
• Provides or assists in ADL activities; personal hygiene, grooming, mouth, skin care and nails. 
• Provides assistance in toileting, positioning and transfer activities, frequent turning and positioning of a bed bound resident/patient. 
• Assists with the prescribed exercise and ROM activities which the resident/patient and Hospice aide have been taught by the Hospice Nurse. 
• Assists with light housekeeping of individual's personal unit or room, including changing of bed linen and patient’s laundry.
• Feeds and assists with meals.
• Reports any changes in resident's/patient's condition to the Nurse 

About You 

• Must have a valid CNA license in the state of KS.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable mode of transportation
• Authorized to work in the United States
• English fluency is not required; Se Habla Español
• Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 

Starting at $16.50 per hour

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About the Role: 

Ennoble Care is looking for a Per Diem Hospice Registered Nurse within the Kansas City region in Kansas to provide care and support to terminally ill patients. Your presence and services should bring comfort to the person who faces the end of their lives and help them reach acceptance and peace of mind. A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position. We expect you to be knowledgeable in caring for the terminally ill, performing tasks such as administering medication and providing emotional support. The goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort. The responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to plan care
• Triage phone calls
• Make visits to the patient as needed to evaluate their condition
• Provide support and comfort according to individual patient’s needs
• Work with caregivers to plan and execute excellent patient care
• Help in administering medication
• Alleviate sudden symptoms of the disease’s end phase
• Notify a doctor for a patient’s condition when deemed necessary
• Assist patients and their families with paperwork
• Maintain accurate records
• Help relatives cope with the upcoming loss and provide post-mortem support 

About You: 

• A valid RN license to practice within the State of KS
• Proven experience as hospice nurse or registered nurse 
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects 
• Committed to safety precautions and high ethical standards 
• Sound judgement and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and bilingual a plus
• Compassionate and patient with an emotional stability

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