Job Profile Palliative care Team - Counselor Purpose of the Job : Locations: Patiala, Sonipat, Hisar, Ranchi, and Rohini. Provide critical psycho-social support to palliative care patients in their homes/ OPC through the palliative care team Provide bereavement support to families after death of patient Work as part of multi-disciplinary palliative care team in ensuring excellent patient care services and carrying out quality improvement initiatives Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Daily visits to patients homes/patients in OPC to provide psychosocial support through palliative care team Maintenance of patient record pertaining to psychosocial issues Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and assist nurse and doctor as required Provide bereavement support to family for upto 6 months after death of patient Assess eligibility of patient for rehabilitation services (ration support/handcart/ rickshaw/sewing machine) and coordinate for the same if patient eligible Attend fortnightly coordination meetings at headquarters Participate in continuing education training programs for palliative care staff during coordination meetings Participate in outstation trainings as decided by FST Counselor and Palliative care services Director Assist in in-house training sessions as decided by FST Counselor Coordinate with social worker to provide financial help to patients and their families from government schemes. Perform other duties as requested Adhere to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization. Additional Duties and Responsibilities Participate in events held by CanSupport for - bereaved families (Remembrance Day) - cancer awareness - fundraising (Walk for Life). Job Qualifications: Essential- Graduation preferably in Psychology/Social work Desirable- 5 years experience as counselor/social worker in NGOs/schools Computer Skills 5-10 yrs life experience after graduation
Job Profile Palliative care Team - Doctor Locations : Ranchi and Hisar Job Title: Palliative care Physician Reports to: Palliative Care Field Services Director Status: Full Time Purpose of the Job Provide critical medical support for pain and symptom control and other palliative care needs to palliative care patients through the palliative care team Work as part of multi-disciplinary palliative care team in ensuring excellent patient care services and carrying out quality improvement initiatives Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Daily visits to patients homes/patients in OPC to provide consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to the patient and to meet the general medical needs of the patient to the extent that these are not met by treating physician/oncologist Facilitate clarification of patient and family goals of care Consult with the team to establish a written plan of care Educate patients and/or caregivers on patients condition, progress of disease and end-of-life care and issues Maintenance of patient record Maintenance of Morphine record Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and assist nurse and counselor as required Education of staff and coworkers Attend fortnightly coordination meetings at headquarters Participate in continuing education training programs for palliative care staff during coordination meetings Provide community education Participate in outstation trainings as decided by Palliative care Director Assist in in-house training sessions as decided by Palliative care Director Perform other duties as requested Adhere to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization. Additional Duties and Responsibilities Participate in events held by CanSupport for Bereaved families (Remembrance Day) Cancer awareness Fundraising (Walk for Life). Job Qualifications: Essential- MBBS Equivalent degree from outside India plus registration in India Desirable- 5 years experience as physician in hospital or community setting Computer Skills