Hospice Chaplain
Hospice Chaplain
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28-04-2025
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Eden Hospice is hiring a nondenominational Chaplain to provide inhome services to our patients throughout Cowlitz Columbia and Wahkiukum counties.
Why choose Eden Were interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with patients that best fit YOUR skills and YOUR availability. Work 1 on 1 with your patients and establish a rewarding relationship that you wont get in any other healthcare setting. In addition Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company 5 years in a row!
Why choose Eden Were interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with patients that best fit YOUR skills and YOUR availability. Work 1 on 1 with your patients and establish a rewarding relationship that you wont get in any other healthcare setting. In addition Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company 5 years in a row!
Job Summary:
- Provides an assessment of the patients and familys spiritual needs
- Provides spiritual counseling to meet these needs in accordance with the patients and familys acceptance of this service and in a manner consistent with their beliefs and desires
- Makes all reasonable efforts to facilitate visits by local clergy pastoral counselors or other individuals who can support the patients spiritual needs to the best of their ability
- Advises the patient and family of this service
- Collaborates with other IDG members in the development of the plan of care
- Supports dignity of the dying patient
- Performs religious rituals related to the faith in which he/she is ordained (e.g. administration) of last rites
- Assists with funerals and memorial services
- Provides education to other team members about spirituality
- Acts as liaison between Agency and the spiritual community
- Responds to the mental spiritual social and emotional needs of terminally ill patients and their families
- Provides emotional support through discussion of spiritual/existential issues
- Assists family in understanding the grief process
- Gives referrals to family for community grief support groups
- Allows patient and family to voice their concerns fears and feelings
- Responsive to patients desires and condition
- Addresses and supports cultural practices as long as practices do not harm others
- Supports a culture of safety and quality
- Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Understands regulations/standards applicable to Hospice
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the functions of a Hospice Agency
- Demonstrates knowledge of the spiritual needs related to palliative care endoflife care loss and bereavement
- Exhibits genuine interest in and compassion for patients and families dealing with endoflife issues
- Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying
- Ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situations
- Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
- Knowledge of general modalities and scope of practice within the state of Agency operation
- Candidate should be selfdirected and can work in the field with minimum supervision
- A valid drivers license reliable auto and current auto insurance
- Basic computer knowledge
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
- Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
- Proof of current CPR certification
- Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance
- Flexible schedule to meet your needs work/life balance is important!
- 24/7 Office Support
- LongTerm Service Recognition/Retention Bonus Program
- Refer a Friend Bonus Program
- Training and educational Assistance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Financial Benefits:
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Accident & Disability Insurance
- Extra pay for oncall/afterhours availability
- Extra pay for worked Holidays
- Paid mileage for commute between patients homes
- Continuing Education Credits are paid for we offer online and inperson education
- Discounts with AT&T Wireless National and Enterprise car rentals
- Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land Disney World Universal Studios SeaWorld Local Concert/Sporting Events Hotels/Resorts etc.
Personal Benefits:
- Paid sick leave and vacation time eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Hardship Fund
- Floating Holiday use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!
- Dental Medical Vision available for fulltime status
Eden Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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