Chaplain- Hospice

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care is family owned and operated not a big corporation. We have been serving North Georgia for over 16 years and continue to grow and reach new communities. We operate as a Care Family with each other and our patients. The promise to treat everyone like family flows over to the workplace where our patients are treated with dignity and compassion.

We are looking for exceptional people to join our growing family. Do you want to feel appreciated and be part of a dedicated team that strives for compassion, comfort and peace for their patients and their families? Your work family includes doctors, nurses, on-call nurses, NPs, triage nurses, admission nurses, LPNs, social workers, CNAs, chaplains, and volunteers, just to name a few...the only thing missing is YOU!

Description:

As a
Chaplain, you will work to provide ecumenical and inclusive spiritual support to our
patients and their family. This position serves as a comprehensive Spiritual Counselor, responsible for assessing the spiritual needs of a patient and their family and you will work closely with members of the Interdisciplinary Team.

Requirements:

• Current automobile insurance and valid drivers license
• Must have a strong understanding and practical application with Electronic Medical Records, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology and/or training in healthcare chaplaincy
• Experience in working with patient and families dealing with life threatening illnesses and death is preferred
• Completion of at least one (1) unit in Clinical Pastoral Education
• Minimum two years of ministerial experience
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities:

• Assists patients and caregivers to understand more fully lifes events as they relate to spiritual and emotional well-being.
• Participates in the initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment by facilitating the spiritual assessment of the patient and/or family by direct communication.
• Provide non-denominational spiritual care to patients/families from varied religious backgrounds.
• Ensures spiritual support is available to patients and families, in keeping with their wishes and desires.
• Provide consultation, education, and support for other members of the hospice team as needed.
• Works with other professionals in resolving spiritual / pastoral / ethical issues.

Why Choose Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care?

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD and Life Insurance
• 3 Weeks PTO
• 401k with up to 6% match after 90 days
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Uniforms Provided
• 7 paid holidays
• Birthday Holiday We celebrate YOU with a day off & $100
• Paid referral program
• Ambassador Program a buddy assigned to you at hire to make you feel comfortable and welcome while navigating the newness of the job
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities available

Apply to Tapestry Hospice today and become part of a team where you truly matter!