Hospice Music Therapist
Company: MASONICARE
Location: Hamden
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Hospice Music Therapist Masonicare Home Health & Hospice -
Norwich, CT area Pay-Per-Visit *Visits are compensated based on a
flat rate of $35/visit* The Music Therapist provides direct
services to hospice and palliative care patients and their families
in homes and inpatient and outpatient units. Emphasis is placed on
coordinating and rendering therapeutic, supportive and restorative
measures, through the use of music, to meet the needs of patients
and their families; promoting the quality of life for terminally
ill patients and their families and participation of the
development of the hospice interdisciplinary team care plan.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses hospice and palliative care
patients of all ages to identify needs and provide interventions
that meet individual needs. Collects data in collaboration with the
patient and/family as demonstrated by the documentation on the
patient record. Performs the initial assessment of needs during
first visit and documents those needs within appropriate time
frame. Assesses the emotional well-being, physical health, social
function, communication abilities and cognitive skills through
musical responses. Communicates findings and problems to
appropriate team members. Plans and implements care for patients of
all ages based on needs assessed to ensure individualized care.
Identifies and documents problems, and sets developmentally
appropriate goals, time frames, and interventions. Provides and
documents direct patient care according to the Care Plan, within
set target dates, and according to all departmental policies.
Designs music sessions for individuals and groups based on client
needs. Provides basic and specialized teaching as required in the
Plan of Care and documents the response of patients and/or family
in the patient's record. Regularly evaluates patient's progress,
takes prompt action when any change in the patient's condition is
noted or reported, and terminates care when goals of management are
attained for patients of all ages. Participates in treatment
planning, ongoing evaluation and follow-up. Re-evaluates and
documents the patient's response to music therapy. Based on patient
response does appropriate modifications to the Care Plan in a
timely manner. Recognizes changes in the patient's physical and
mental status and informs health care professionals within a
reasonable timeframe. Identifies own learning needs and seeks
direction/approval from supervisor to meet those needs as
documented on the goal section of the performance appraisal.
Educates staff about the role of the Music Therapist and the use of
music therapy interventions with hospice patients and families.
Assesses and monitors program development and evaluation of music
therapy services. Attends all mandatory Hospital initiated training
Communicates effectively and tactfully with clients, recognizing
their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical
condition. Can be depended upon to report to work on-time, use time
off appropriately, and complete annual education & medical
requirements. Performs other and related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree; Masters
preferred. Graduate of an approved music therapy program; Board
Certified as a Music Therapist. A minimum of two years experience
and work in the area of end of life issues preferred. Maintains
current Drivers' License and auto insurance. Possess reliable
transportation KEY COMPETENCIES Accomplished in various instruments
and in voice. Demonstrates knowledge of composition and music
theory including skills in improvising and arranging. Demonstrates
training in assessment, treatment planning and evaluation.
Demonstrates a commitment to recognized professional ethics and
standards of practice. Demonstrates ability to frequently
concentrate on fine detail without interruption. Demonstrates
ability to understand and relate to theories behind several related
concepts and remember multiple tasks given over a long period of
time. Demonstrates ability to work independently by providing own
schedules, prioritizing patient visits and demonstrates flexibility
in meeting the needs of patients and families. Demonstrates
commitment to professional growth and competency in fulfilling
position requirements. Demonstrates an understanding of the
differences between adult and children's reaction to grief and life
threatening situations. Demonstrates ability to adhere to universal
precautions and infection control policies at all times.
Demonstrates ability to promotes the professional image by adhering
to the established dress code of the hospital and wearing name
badge as evidenced by supervisor's observation. #joinourteam
Keywords: MASONICARE, Waterbury , Hospice Music Therapist, Healthcare , Hamden, Connecticut
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