What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Chaplain, Hospice, Clearlake, Per Diem position at Adventist Health?
Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.
So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.
Job Summary:
Provides spiritual counseling, support and care in line with beliefs and desires of patients, family members and interdisciplinary team members in times of spiritual distress or crisis.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in theology, spirituality, pastoral ministry or equivalent subject matter accredited from a US Department of Education Approved Organization: Required
- Master of Divinity degree accredited from a US Department of Education Approved Organization: Preferred
- Ecclesiastical endorsement from the chaplain's respective denomination or faith tradition: Required
Essential Functions:
- Provides pastoral care services on an on-call basis for patients in various situations, such as those undergoing surgical procedures, facing end-of-life issues and following traumatic accidents.
- Provides comfort and support for patient family members and friends.
- Responds to requests for pastoral care in a timely manner.
- Ensures the religious and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones are met. Acts as a spiritual resource for staff.
- Accountable to the organizational mission, core vision and values.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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