What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain position at Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice of Carroll County?
Hospice Chaplain – Home Care & Hospice
Per Diem Position
Our Mission
We believe that every person’s journey, especially at life’s most tender moments, deserves compassion, dignity, and holistic support. Our mission is to walk alongside patients and families, honoring their beliefs, values, and traditions while providing comfort, hope, and peace. We see spiritual care not as an optional service, but as a vital part of whole-person care.
The Impact You'll Make
As our Hospice Chaplain, you will be a steady, compassionate presence for patients and families navigating serious illness and end-of-life care. You’ll create safe spaces for reflection, meaning-making, and emotional healing—whether that’s through prayer, conversation, ritual, or simply listening. Your work will help patients feel seen, heard, and supported, and will bring comfort to families during some of their most challenging days.
What You'll Do
· Provide direct spiritual and emotional support to patients and families in their homes, hospice facilities, or other care settings—respecting all faiths, traditions, and worldviews.
· Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team (nurses, social workers, aides, volunteers) to integrate spiritual care into each patient’s plan of care.
· Offer grief and bereavement support to families before and after a patient’s passing.
· Facilitate or coordinate religious rituals, sacraments, or ceremonies as requested by patients or families.
· Maintain accurate, timely documentation of visits, assessments, and interventions in compliance with regulatory standards.
· Provide spiritual support and self-care resources to staff and volunteers.
· Build and maintain relationships with local faith leaders and community resources to support diverse spiritual needs.
What You'll Bring
· Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theology degree). Experience working with death and dying, individual/family/caregiver.
· Certification or endorsement from a recognized faith body; Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units preferred.
· Experience providing spiritual care in hospice, palliative care, or healthcare settings.
· Deep empathy, active listening skills, and the ability to support people of all beliefs and backgrounds.
· Strong communication skills and comfort working in patients’ homes and varied environments.
· Ability to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
· Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
· A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for home visits.
Why You'll Love It Here
· A mission-driven team that values compassion, respect, and collaboration.
· Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
· The opportunity to make a profound difference in people’s lives every single day.
Join Us
If you feel called to provide comfort, meaning, and hope for those in need, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a brief note about a time you helped someone find peace in a difficult moment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, faiths, and life experiences.
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
Work Location: In person