What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain position at Haven HHC?
Job Summary:The Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual support, counseling, and guidance to patients, families, and staff within the hospice care setting. This role is integral in offering compassionate care that respects the diverse spiritual and cultural needs of patients and their loved ones during the end-of-life journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Spiritual Care and Counseling:
- Provide spiritual support and counseling to hospice patients and their families.
- Offer spiritual assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Conduct regular visits to patients and families, offering emotional and spiritual support.
- End-of-Life Support:
- Assist patients and families in coping with terminal illness, grief, and bereavement.
- Conduct funerals, memorial services, and other end-of-life rituals as requested.
- Provide crisis intervention and support during critical moments.
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration:
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and provide insights on spiritual needs.
- Collaborate with medical professionals, social workers, and other team members to ensure holistic patient care.
- Document spiritual care services provided in patient records.
- Education and Training:
- Educate patients, families, and staff about the role of spiritual care in hospice.
- Offer training and support to staff on issues related to spirituality, grief, and end-of-life care.
- Community and Volunteer Engagement:
- Build relationships with local faith communities and clergy to enhance the support network for patients.
- Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer spiritual care providers when necessary.
Qualifications:
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- Education: Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent theological degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in pastoral care, preferably in a healthcare or hospice setting.
- Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds.
- Compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
