Hospice Chaplain

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration and direction of programs to maintain the highest quality of spiritual services


• Provide spiritual assessment, counseling and support to clients, families and others


• Participate in preparation, implementation and evaluation of the interdisciplinary care plan and conduct assessments in coordination with the interdisciplinary care team


• Interview clients/families as necessary and in a private meeting


• Provide non-judgmental spiritual care that honors the spiritual needs of the client/family/other


• Maintain client care information to assure client rights are protected and coordinate services with other departments


• Facilitate and arrange for visits with community clergy 


• Perform memorial and funeral services as requested


• Complete all medical record, whether written or electronically, in a timely manner and in accordance with federal, state and Organization guidelines, policies and procedures


• Demonstrated knowledge of diverse religious, cultural and spiritual values/customs pertaining to illness, death and grieving


• Assist in providing support to associates/volunteers in coping with job-related stress