What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain position at SUMMIT HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE?
Are you a compassionate soul with a calling to provide spiritual and emotional support to those in their final journey? Join our dedicated team as a Hospice Chaplain, where your empathy and guidance can make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.
About Us: We believe in providing holistic care that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients. Our mission is to offer comfort, dignity, and peace during life's most challenging moments. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a supportive and compassionate community dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
Summit Offers:
- Competitive pay, with opportunities for growth and development
- Work-life balance, flexible scheduling with Full-time, and PRN available
- Supportive and collaborative environment with open door policy
- Regularly scheduled employee appreciation events and staff lunches
- Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K and more, available for Full-time positions.
- Generous Paid Time Off (full time employees)
- 6 Paid Holidays per year (full time employees)
Responsibilities:
- ASSESSMENT: Receives patient’s information and makes appointment to determine spiritual needs and concerns, establishing goals with patient and family including frequency of visits.
- VISITS: Presents appropriate spiritual material for patent and family based on expressed needs and preferences. Prays with the patient and/or family as invited and provides emotional support as appropriate. Documents visits and progress towards meeting goals.
- BEREAVEMENT: Performs or participates in bereavement services, including planning for viewings and funerals when requested. Provides spiritual support for survivors as requested.
- TEAMWORK: Attends IDT meetings and shares specific spiritual needs for each patient in their care. Attends in-service as appropriate and provides training as requested. Provides spiritual support for staff as invited.
Requirements
- Minimum of a two-year degree in the pastoral or other applicable field
- Previous experience in pastoral field, preferably healthcare-related
- Hospice experience preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $65,000