POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chaplain provides or arranges counseling to meet the spiritual needs of the patients, family members, and caregivers consistent with their beliefs and desires and according to the patient’s care plan. The Chaplain is responsible for assisting in fulfilling the vision of the Department, which is to touch the life of every resident and staff member with the transforming power of God’s love as we follow Jesus Christ and serve others.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Conducts a spiritual assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within five (5) days of admission to the hospice program.
• Assists in developing and implementing the interdisciplinary patient care plan for spiritual care.
• Provides spiritual support following the ongoing wishes and needs of the patient/family following their religious preferences or definition of spirituality.
• Works in close collaboration with local clergy when desired by the patient.
• Maintains and submits written clinical records as the Agency deems, including the initial evaluation, the care plan, and daily notes.

·Evaluates the patient's and family's response to and effectiveness of spiritual counseling.

·Confirms, weekly, the scheduling of visits with the patients’ Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits.

·Participates in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities.

·Conducts religious services of prayer, worship, and rituals for patients/families, as appropriate.

·Works with other professionals in resolving spiritual/ethical issues.

·Provides spiritual and bereavement support to staff as needed.

·Provides consultation and education to the IDG on spiritual care.

·Provides funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.

·Assumes responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Spiritual practice through formal education, workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading.

HOSPITALITY FOCUS:

Friendship Village fully embraces a culture of hospitality.To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

1.We treat everyone with courteous respect (kindness).

2.We maintain high levels of professionalism – holding ourselves and one another accountable.

3.We make you feel important, starting with a warm greeting by name and with a smile.

4.We pay attention to details.

5.We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”

The Friendship Village promotes a workplace where YOU are at the center of what we do!Here’s a brief look at what you can look forward to as a team member at Friendship Village:

·On Demand Pay/Daily Pay—receive your paycheck when you want it!

·Career advancement opportunities—we’re on a mission to train and promote within!

·Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages—spend more time doing what YOU want!

·Positive, upbeat work environment—enjoy great teamwork and leadership!

·Career satisfaction!

For more information, please call Ricki at 636-328-8011.