Assistant Chaplain

Adventist Health • The Dalles, OR

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Assistant Chaplain for a per diem position with 8-hour variable shifts. This role requires onsite work at our The Dalles, Oregon location. We are looking for a qualified candidate who is committed to providing spiritual care and support to patients, families, and staff in a healthcare setting. Provides spiritual counseling, support and care in line with beliefs and desires of patients, family members and interdisciplinary team members in times of spiritual distress or crisis.

Requirements

• Ecclesiastical endorsement from the chaplain’s respective denomination or faith tradition: Required
• Valid Driver’s License (DL) and must be at least 21 yrs of age or older: Required
• Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries Ecclesiastical Endorsement (ACM) or Non-Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries Ecclesiastical Endorsement (NACM): Required

Responsibilities

• Provides pastoral care services on an on-call basis for patients in various situations, such as those undergoing surgical procedures, facing end-of-life issues and following traumatic accidents under the guidance and supervision of mission leadership.
• Provides comfort and support for patient family members and friends.
• Responds to requests for pastoral care in a timely manner.
• Ensures the religious and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones are met.
• Acts as a spiritual resource for staff under the guidance and supervision of mission leadership.
• Accountable to the organizational mission.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed