Hospice Chaplain Prn - Austin, United States - SUMMIT HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE

SUMMIT HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE

Verified Company

Austin, United States

2 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Summit Home Health and Hospice is looking for a self-disciplined and team-oriented Hospice Chaplain with exceptional customer service skills.

Summit Offers:

Competitive pay
Worklife balance
Supportive and collaborative environment
Regularly scheduled employee appreciation events and staff lunches

Seeking a Compassionate Spiritual Leader to Serve as Our Chaplain

Position Description & Responsibilities
Working as a member of the interdisciplinary team, the chaplain serves the spiritual needs of patients and families.

The chaplain also helps to assess and provide overall patient and family needs, including support at the time of death and beyond.

Responsibilities:

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ASSESSMENT:Receives patient's information and makes appointment to determine spiritual needs and concerns, establishing goals with patient and family including frequency of visits.
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VISITS:Presents appropriate spiritual material for patent and family based on expressed needs and preferences. Prays with the patient and/or family as invited and provides emotional support as appropriate. Documents visits and progress towards meeting goals.
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BEREAVEMENT:Performs or participates in bereavement services, including planning for viewings and funerals when requested. Provides spiritual support for survivors as requested.
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TEAMWORK:Attends IDT meetings and shares specific spiritual needs for each patient in their care. Attends in-service as appropriate and provides training as requested. Provides spiritual support for staff as invited.

Requirements: