DUTIES
· Provide counseling or arranges counseling to meet the spiritual needs of the patients/ family members/caregivers in a manner consistent with their beliefs and desires and in accordance with the patient’s plan of care.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Conduct a spiritual assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program.
· Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to spiritual care.
· Provide spiritual support in accordance with on-going wishes and needs of the patient/family in accordance with their religious preferences or definition of spirituality.
· Work in close collaboration with local clergy when desired by the patient.
· Maintain and submit written clinical records as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan and daily notes.
· Evaluate the patients and family's response to, and effectiveness of, the spiritual counseling.
· Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the patients’ Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits.
· Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities.
· Conduct religious services of prayer, worship and rituals for patients/families, as appropriate.
· Working with other professionals in resolving spiritual/ethical issues.
· Provide spiritual and bereavement support to staff as needed.
· Provide consultation and education to the IDG on spiritual care.
· Provide funeral or memorial services for patient’s as requested.
· Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Spiritual practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading.
JOB CONDITIONS
· The ability to access patients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
· Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing.
COMPANY INFORMATION
· Has access to patient medical records.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Ordained, commissioned or credentialed according to the practices of an organized religious group OR Has M.Div. from a seminary.
· Comfortable in an interfaith setting.
· Hospice experience preferred.
· Able to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values.
· Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
· The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
$70 per visit
Flexible work from home options available.
Remote / Work from Home
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