Chaplain / Spiritual Caregiver

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

SPIRITUAL CAREGIVER - Home Health & Hospice...Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join CHI Home Health and Hospice. Experience the opportunity to provide compassionate, personalized care in the home.  Our skilled staff provide end of life care for our patients, wherever they call home.  We are focused on caring for patients who have received a life limiting diagnosis, and our Spiritual Caregiver is an essential part of our team in focusing on this of life journey. 

Under the direct supervision of the agency Director, the Hospice Spiritual Care Provider is responsible for providing spiritual/bereavement care to hospice clients, families, staff and volunteers.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Documents assessment, planning and coordination of Spiritual Care of the patient/family:
   1. Spiritual Assessment as documented in the electronic medical record
   2. Patient/family care plan reflecting individualized goals and interventions
   3. Spiritual assessment completed within five calendar days of admit.

2. Meets Spiritual care needs of patient and family:
   1. Visits made per frequency order and notes reflect ongoing assessment of spiritual needs
   2. Increased visits/contacts as patient status declines
   3. Provide spiritual/emotional support to patients and families
   4. Coordinates spiritual care with community clergy as directed by the plan of care

3. Coordinates agency Bereavement Services
   1. Completes initial assessment within 4-6 weeks following request for bereavement follow-up
   2. Develops bereavement plan of care; documents bereavement care in the electronic medical record
   3. Provides grief/loss counseling to bereaved, as indicated in plan on care
   4. Coordinates bereavement mailings
   5. Conducts agency grief support groups
   6. Coordinates hospice memorial events and community grief education events

4. Facilities and/or coordinates in-services, presentations and special events for the Hospice program:
   1. Assists in providing education for Hospice volunteers
   2. Coordinates and assists in development of special events
   3. Provides spiritual education to hospice team
   4. Actively participates in committees working on Hospice related issues and needs

Education appropriate for spiritual care provider. Experience providing bereavement support. 

Completion of pastoral care and bereavement program training.

CPR Certification

Must have valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance according to company policy

Preferred

Working knowledge of spiritual assessment and intervention to support patient and family.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.