Medical Social Worker Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 0 - 2 years INR Not disclosed On-site Full Time

*ONLY SERIOUS & QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILLING TO WORK IN RAIWALA, UTTARAKHAND ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY* Position Title MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER Reporting to Chief of Operations (COO); Chief Medical Officer (CMO); Spiritual Advisor Mandatory Notes ( please read before applying ) A compassionate and caring medical social worker is needed to help end-stage cancer patients and their families through the work of Ganga Prem Hospice; Salary range – INR 20,000-24,000 pm onwards ( commensurate with experience & education ); Onlyserious and qualified candidates willing to work in Raiwala, Uttarakhand are requested to apply; Distance education, via-correspondence degree and diploma " not acceptable " . Educational Qualifications MSW/ M.A. (Psychology) from a reputed College/University (distance education/via-correspondence degree/diploma NOT ACCEPTABLE) Computer expertise with fluency and complete comfort with data management and commonly used packages like MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, AI and standard reporting methodologies. Experience ( years and nature ) Experience Range: 2-8 years Documented social work experience in the medical field with recognised organisation(s) Top quality English-writing and speaking skills. Fluent in speaking Hindi Experience in non-profit organisations/NGOs preferred Job Purpose To function as an enterprising social worker with a detail-oriented and problem-solving mindset, looking after the hospice’s social work efforts in Uttarakhand and across the country, organisation and administration of own and organisation’s work as well as cultivate and maintain strong relationships with new and existing stakeholders in our network. To contribute to and continuously improve GPH India’s standards and community perception of Ganga Prem Hospice, by delivering best-in-class service to patients, their carers and the Hospice staff on the whole. Key Duties & Responsibilities ( including, but not limited to ) Providing personalised compassionate support to patients and their families to help them manage the psychological, emotional, and social challenges of terminal illness, to enhance the quality of life of the patient through home-care, in-patient facility, outpatient cancer clinics, tertiary care centres, and other services of Ganga Prem Hospice. Counselling and psychological and social support to terminally-ill cancer patients and their family members at the hospice inpatient facility, home-care, and cancer clinics. Conducting psychotherapy & group therapy sessions for the patients and their caregivers. Use of standardized tools to assess psychological symptoms in the patients and their caregivers. Using case history record for psychological assessment, Mental Status Examination of the patients and using CHATT Evaluation for psycho-social assessment. Conducting IPOS (Integrated Palliative Care Outcome Survey). Psychological assessment and support for the staff of the hospice. Home visits to cancer patients in Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, and regional areas along with the Ganga Prem Hospice multi-disciplinary team (MDT) or on one's own, as may be directed by the Management. Regular, very frequent visits to the leading and Tier-2 hospitals in the region to identify cancer patients who need palliative care and other support, as well as to strengthen the hospice’s relationships with these healthcare organizations. Continuous and proactive liaison and relationship building with network partners such as schools, colleges, pathology labs, donors, and volunteers. Coordinate the school education and progress of beneficiary children (support bereaved families programme of Ganga Prem Hospice). Regularly visit and follow-up on bereaved children at school and at home. Organising of cancer clinics, cancer screening camps, in different locations, with different target groups. Careful and diligent assessment (with documentation) of patients' psychological, mental, emotional, and socio-economic conditions. Close coordination with the rest of the multidisciplinary team for patient-care work. Supporting patients in applying for financial support from government and other funding agencies, and due follow-up. Maintain a completely non-partisan viewpoint when assessing patients and their dependents for support. Assess risk and intervene (clinically) to identify the potential for complicated grief and explore anticipatory bereavement related to possible death and multiple aspects of loss and adaptation along the continuum of illness. Manage the MDT ‘Patient Care Plan’ for each inpatient, and strive to enhance coverage of more patients in the MDT patient care planning process of the hospice. Facilitate effective communication between patient/family and the MDT. Be a substantive voice of reason and advocacy for the organization and contributing to enhancing media and local outreach/network, social media efforts of the hospice. Be self-driven, self-starting, and motivational in attitude, with willingness to go the extra mile to achieve above-par results in patient care, including during occasional emergency situations. Assess multidisciplinary and other hospice teams coping with challenging clinical cases and provide guidance, counselling, and debriefing as necessary. Maintain clear channels of communication and information-sharing within the GPH India team. Working as part of the team, and as a key facilitator. Organize, schedule, and assist the home care teams, through coordination with the multidisciplinary team. Answer and direct phone calls at the main and other helplines and refer patients according to the medical, psychological, and social assessments. Manage and enhance community partnerships. Organize and host meetings with the supporters at Ganga Prem Hospice (GPH), India; explaining the organization's vision, mission, and key services extended to the community. Coordinate a patient's case (inpatient, home care, or cancer clinic patient) as per referral. Provide general support to visitors or when in contact with such personnel/individuals. Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients. Plan and schedule visits to tertiary care centres with the multidisciplinary team for review of palliative care patients and provide psycho-social counselling as per the patient’s specific needs. Support the volunteers and other interested participants to receive the orientation and training for palliative care and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team in facilitating. Assist volunteers to be able to best support GPH India as per mutual interests. Maintain accurate and detailed work-related records, assessment forms, databases, directories, and review evidence as per internal and regulatory guidelines. Writing and submission of detailed reports and assessments following each home visit/ hospital visit. Prepare regularly scheduled reports on monthly activities, cancer clinics, home care, and IPD patients and patient case presentation. Assist, as needed, the administration team in work-related purchases/procurement, receiving, and payment of pending bills. Assist in using a computer for various tasks as required by the administration team. Support patients in hospital admissions, diagnostic tests and social welfare initiatives such as rehabilitation, vocational training, etc. Continuous interaction with internal and external contacts of GPH India, funding organizations, government departments, hospitals, doctors, healthcare professionals, therapists, etc. Plan, coordinate, manage, and implement support packages to help patients deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies. Identify and organize opportunities for continued learning of palliative and hospice care for self and multidisciplinary team. Assess medical, psychological, emotional, financial, and social challenges of terminal illness and provide counselling to staff, patients, families, and carers. Advocate and counsel each patient's end-of-life wishes and help individuals address the psycho-social and emotional aspects of late-stage illnesses at IPD. Provide bereavement support to the family at home-care, inpatient facility, cancer clinics, tertiary care centres, etc. Monitor adherence to safe palliative care practices followed by the hospice. Contribute to compliance with RMI guidelines and other state and national guidelines related to a medical/hospice facility. Work towards accreditation of hospice with accreditation boards and associations, as may be directed by Ganga Prem Hospice management. Review and improve policies and procedures relevant to social work in palliative care and to assess the risks associated with these policies and procedures. Monitor the social work and support expense and ensure that the hospice optimizes its financial resources, and also to write regular reports on spending and to advise seniors of any predicted overspend or wastage. Visit the patient as many times and as often as is assessed to be required, and following all protocols and documentation requirements. Actively participate in, and initiating expense optimization measures in the hospice. Attend ward rounds and assess inpatients’ current state and experience, and discuss any observations with the multidisciplinary team. Maintain excellent verbal and written communication with the team, patients, and patients' family members and carers. Speak with patients, their caregivers, in an empathetic manner, while respecting patient confidentiality. Participate positively and flexibly in the total care of inpatients, outpatients, and other patients. Help, as needed, patients and carers to improve their understanding of the illness and palliative care plan and its role. Assist in liaison with donors (individual and organizational) for procuring supplies for the hospice. Maintain current knowledge of social work and palliative care by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional communities. Attend CME sessions held at, and organized by the hospice. Attend multidisciplinary clinical and other meetings as and when required and advised. Represent Ganga Prem Hospice at professional or educational fora wherever the social worker may be recommended for participation. Contribute to the total care of patients, medical and non-medical staff by adhering to infection-control protocols. Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Participate in systems’ improvement and quality improvement initiatives of the hospice. Remain up-to-date with in-depth knowledge, expertise, and best practices in working with ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity; family and support networks; multidimensional symptom management; bereavement; interdisciplinary practice; interventions across the life cycle; and navigating health care systems. Able to lead, as required, and contribute to the development of an in-house social work team and a larger external network of social workers. Contribute to research, analysis, and journal publishing efforts with the objective of developing the hospice as a Centre of Excellence (CoE). Actively identify and remediate (directly and/or with Management support) any hospice- and staff-related grievances, differences, and psychological difficulties. Work in cross-functional tasks and activities by organizing and/or participating. Receive work-related instructions and advice from superiors and peers with positivity. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Assist with the physical movement of patients within the office premises and other spaces when necessary. Salary & Benefits Commensurate to experience and education [ Salary Range : INR 20,000 to 24,000 per month ( gross , all-inclusive)] Leave encashment Provident Fund (as applicable) Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹24,000.00 per month Benefits: Leave encashment Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Supplemental Pay: Performance bonus Ability to commute/relocate: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): What is your current or most recent monthly salary drawn, and what is your notice period? Education: Master's (Required) Experience: Full-time Social Work: 2 years (Required) Language: Hindi (Required) English (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred) Application Deadline: 23/06/2025 Expected Start Date: 07/07/2025

Staff Nurse rishikesh, dehradun, uttarakhand 0 - 1 years INR 0.15 - 0.22 Lacs P.A. Remote Full Time

ONLY SERIOUS AND QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WITH VALID NURSING LICENSE MAY APPLY Position Title Staff Nurse Reporting to Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Nursing Administrative Officer (NAO) Function Medical - Nursing Location Ganga Prem Hospice (RAIWALA), Rishikesh, Uttarakhand Job Purpose Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to provide the highest quality of nursing care and palliative care. To effectively and creatively work with instructions to manage pain and symptoms, and assist the patients and families manage death with dignity. Important Note on the Job Description (JD) This job description is an intellectual property of Ganga Prem Hospice (Rishikesh), India. It is strictly for use in executing operational and functional activities of the Hospice. Unauthorised use outside GPH, sharing or publishing of this document in any manner will be considered a serious breach in the Hospice Code of Conduct and Confidentiality. Please consider relocation requirements of the offered position before applying. Educational Qualifications Post-B.Sc. Nursing (preferred) B.Sc. Nursing (preferred) GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) - mandatory Experience (years and nature) 1+ years of documented nursing experience with a registered medical institute Valid registration with Indian Nursing Council (or equivalent generally accepted license) Experience in palliative care preferred but not mandatory Immediate joining preferred Role Requirements Excellent record as an experienced registered nurse or hospice nurse Excellent command over Hindi and English (spoken and written) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects Excellent situational awareness, sensitivity and attention to detail Compassionate, cool-tempered and patient nature Emotional and mental stability and stamina Complete willingness to work as per Hospice work hours, rosters and rotational duties Proficient in the use of computer, email, MS Office and other Hospice systems and databases Key Responsibilities (including, but not limited to) Adhere to all Hospice policies, nursing protocols and code of conduct Continuously improve patient care standards through ongoing development of nursing team Evaluate the work and performance of juniors and assigned staff periodically Document and report any accident or incident in which you are involved Perform extra duties when called upon especially in exigent circumstances Be collaborative and cooperative with inter-disciplinary teams (counsellors, social workers, volunteers and Management) to plan and give patient care Make frequent visits to the patients to evaluate their condition. Palliate the patient’s condition as required Get oriented to all services offered by GPH India, including all related protocols, rules and routines Observe and interpret the patient’s symptoms and communicate them to the palliative care doctor(s) Accompany and assist the doctor(s) in rounds, dressings and any procedures as instructed Prepare nursing care plans and render effective bedside nursing case (including sponge bath, hair care etc.) Coordinate with CMO, palliative care doctor, Nursing Administrative Officer (NAO) and nursing assistant(s) during patient admission, care, movement and discharge or death Ensure that the ‘Patient Care Plan’ (PCP) and related data are kept up to date and 100% accurate Assist the patient with physical therapy and exercises routinely Ensure that the patient is receiving correct and good quality (hygiene + taste) diet Maintain personal, patient, Hospice and environmental hygiene Check and record vital statistics and signs legibly and promptly Be aware of and implement protocols across the Hospice services (Home Care, In-patient Care, Cancer Camps and Bereavement Support) such as admission, care, discharge, death, hygiene, infection control, waste management, patient safety, patient and staff education etc. Handle with care and with knowledge all Hospice gadgets, instruments and equipment used for patient care in the wards / elsewhere Handle waste segregation and management and disposal as per Policy Follow strictly all safety measures involved in patient care and self-protection as per Policy Attend programmes and training sessions (Management-proposed and self-initiated) to develop own knowledge and career Ensure strict discipline and decorum at all times, including that of nursing assistants and other junior staff Ensure proper and smooth handover and takeover during the change of rostered shifts Be aware of patients’ rights and preserve the same Avoid any violation of confidentiality of patient and Hospice information / data. For instance, no discussion of patient identifiable information in public spaces Be aware of and implement global palliative care standards at the Hospice Assist in feeding of the patient, as required, including NJ / FJ feedings Assist the patient in their toilet, dressing and cleaning requirements Participate in all quality improvement activities of the Hospice Assist in shifting, accompanying and transporting of patients as required (example to-and-fro from hospice to home / hospital) Report any incidents or vital abnormalities to the CMO and palliative care doctor(s) Assist the Management in the patient referral system and spreading awareness thereof. Visit hospitals and oncologists to get referrals as instructed by the CMO / palliative care doctors Help the patient and family / caretaker cope with the upcoming loss Ensure that medicine consumption / usage records are kept up to date and accurate Take increasing initiative inpatient and staff recreational activities – by organising as well as participating Get trained to become proficient with use of computer, email, MS Office and other Hospice systems Ensure compassionate communication with patients, families and Hospice colleagues Be totally clear on the medication dose(s) to be administered. In case you do not understand, clarify from the doctor(s) immediately Keep the family updated through in-person or telephonic conversations in case of deterioration in patient’s condition Safeguard all Hospice property, equipment and infrastructure at all times as per Policy Remain mindful and respectful, especially with colleagues and seniors Key Result Areas (KRAs) and Goals Mandatory compliance with all Hospice policies, processes and protocols (including leaves, roster etc.) Compliance with and value addition to the job description (JD) Balance of duties across service – Home Care Visits (HCV), In-patient Unit (IPU), Cancer Camps and Bereavement Support Measurable improvement in the quality of nursing care, palliative and supportive care given to patients Improvement in patient satisfaction index and other nursing care-related statistics Positive feedback from CMO, palliative care doctors, visiting specialists and other Hospice staff Effective coordination and cooperation with other Hospice departments (ability to work in multi-disciplinary palliative care teams) Complete care of Hospice infrastructure and equipment as per Policy Professionalism toward quality, discipline, timeliness of tasks and communication (patient and internal) Thorough understanding of the patient’s lifecycle in palliative care and hospice care (admission to IPU transfer to care to discharge / death) Professional response to exigent requirements Total responsibility of medicine (especially opioids) consumption recording and reporting. Efficient coordination and reconciliation with Pharmacy team Contribution toward supervision of staff, mentoring and training of junior staff and recreational efforts for the Hospice (training & development) Complete responsibility of quality and accuracy of data and documents Proper consultation with CMO, palliative care doctors and Nursing Administrative Officer (NAO) prior to and after commencement of care Improvement in service and professional standards of nursing assistants and interns Willingness and ability to work with multiple responsibilities at the same time and on a roster / rotational basis between HCV, IPD and other services of GPH India Complete adherence to instructions and guidance of Board, CMO and senior members of the Hospice staff. Work Remotely No Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month Benefits: Leave encashment Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund Application Question(s): How many days can you join in, if made the offer? Education: Diploma (Required) Experience: registered nurse: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Indian Nursing Council or equivalent (Required) Work Location: In person

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