What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain position at By Your Side Hospice Care Llc?
Job description:
About us
By Your Side Hospice has grown out of the passion of an experienced team of hospice providers whose aim is to create a community-based, niche hospice to meet the unique needs of those we serve. We chose our name to reflect our core mission…to be by the side of our patients, families, and caregivers when they need us most.
We seek a like-minded individual to join our team in the role of RN Case Manager.
By Your Side Hospice is a locally owned company that provides hospice services in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, and Racine counties.
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- Flexible working hours
Our organization is currently seeking a Chaplain to join our team. The successful candidate will provide direct spiritual and/or counsel to patients and families with keeping to their beliefs. This position requires a compassionate individual who is comfortable working with patients of all ages and background.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
Experience:
- Chaplain: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Degree or certificate acquired attained? (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25