Job Ttile : Hospice Chaplain
Duration : 3Months
Location : Newport Beach, CA 92660
Work Schedule : M - F 8 : 30 am - 5 pm
Certifications Needed for the Role : Chaplain
Job Summary :
The Hospice Chaplain provides and coordinates the delivery of spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, caregivers, and staff.
J ob Responsibilities :
- Supports and guides patients, their families, caregivers, and staff to assist them through periods of transition, grief, loss, and anxiety.
- Provides spiritual interventions at times of crisis or death.
- Guides patients' families and caregivers through spiritual and existential questions and concerns regarding death.
- Provides comfort and solace during the end-of-life experience.
- The Chaplain must always be appreciative of and respectful toward the full range of individual beliefs, customs, traditions, and practices represented in the community, and serve as a liaison between the hospice and patient / family's community of faith.
- Performs daily visits to patients homes to address their spiritual needs.
- Coordinates care with the hospice interdisciplinary team to ensure that all of the patients and family's needs are met.
- Facilitate communication between patients, family, and the patients residential care facility to ensure all rcfe regulatory requirements are met.
- Maintains accurate documentation of patient visits.
- Available outside normal business hours for emergency response on-call.
- Performs other dues assigned.
Required Experience
Experience working with death and dying, individuals / family / caregiver.Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and / or organization requirements and is in good working order.Business acumen.Customer satisfaction.Innovation.Trust & accountability.Oral / Written Communication.Patient and Family Sensitivity.Travel.Diversity.Technology & Equipment Skills.Interpersonal Skills.Preferred Skills & Experience :
Experience in pastoral care and chaplaincy in a healthcare seng.Required Education :
Master of Divinity degree or equivalent from an accredited theological / faith-based institution.Minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education.Ecclesiastical endorsement.Required Certifications & Licensure :
Board Certified Chaplain in good standing with a recognized and accredited organization.California Drivers License.