Hospice Chaplain

About Us
Wellness Hospice and Palliative Care is a professional, agile and innovative company looking to add to their growing team. We service patients in senior care settings as hospice and palliative care providers.

Summary of Responsibilities
To provide spiritual and emotional support when needed to the Hospice patient/family and to members of the Hospice team. To provide assistance at the time of the patient's death and support of the family during the bereavement period.

Reports to: Manager of Patient Services

Responsibilities:
Chaplain

• Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families in keeping with patients'/families' beliefs.
• Work with staff, clergy and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
• Participate in IDG conference by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.
• Provide bereavement follow-up services as assigned.
• Maintain proper records of visits to patients/families.
• Make contact with clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as indicated.
• Perform occasional liturgical assignments, e.g., memorial services with staff.
• Conduct or make arrangements for funeral or memorial service when indicated.
• Develop and maintain a resource group of clergy to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.
• Arrange for on-call availability of spiritual services.
• Provide educational programs for community clergy, religious and lay representatives as resources allow.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.
• Certificate or degree in pastoral ministry.
• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a chaplain/spiritual counselor, preferred.
• Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.

Physical Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with individuals and families
• Must be able to use a computer and other office equipment to document patient information.
• Must be able to drive to visit patients' homes

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person