Hospice Bereavement Coordinator

Aveanna Healthcare•Huntsville, AL

11d

About The Position

Position Overview: The Bereavement Coordinator completes Bereavement Assessments, establishes Bereavement Plans of Care and provides/arranges Bereavement contacts according to the Plan of Care. Territory: Madison and Limestone AL Schedule: Monday through Friday Essential Job Functions: Complete Bereavement Assessment as per policy timeline. Ensure initial bereavement contact made by staff (attend wake and/or funeral) Establish Bereavement Plan of Care appropriate to needs of family members identified in Bereavement Assessment. Coordinator/schedule bereavement contacts per Bereavement Plan of Care and Assessment: visits, phone calls, letters, cards, bereavement material/literature, memorial services, and other bereavement activities. Establish Bereavement chart Document all Bereavement contacts and file all contacts in Bereavement chart Maintain, update, and review Bereavement Chart for compliance with Bereavement Plan of Care. Continue to monitor family member bereavement needs and coping skills. Determine if need exist for outside grief counseling or other resources. Why Join Our Team? Innovative technology to make your life easier Our care team work together to meet the needs of each patient Nationwide career opportunities where our leaders encourage advancements Our care teams enjoy the flexibility of getting to build rapport with patients to produce the best outcomes We know that our care teams make or break the organization's success! Aveanna Healthcare Offers: 401(k) with match Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hours Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays

Requirements

Desired Bachelor of Science degree related field such as Social Work or Counseling or minimum of 1 year of Hospice Chaplin experience can substitute for a degree.
Prior training or experience regarding loss, grief, and dealing with patients and families in an emotionally changed environment required.
Must have strong communication skills.
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to patients, families, visitors, customers, physicians, and work cooperatively with other employees.
Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of 25 pounds.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
Must be able to sit and climb stairs.
Must have visual and hearing acuity.
Must have strong sense of smell and touch.
Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.
Maintain an orderly, confidential, and safe work environment.
Practice universal precautions at all time.

Nice To Haves

Desired one (1) year related experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
Prior experience with Electronic Medical Record systems preferred.
Humanitarian attitude and good understanding of hospice philosophy

Responsibilities

Complete Bereavement Assessment as per policy timeline.
Ensure initial bereavement contact made by staff (attend wake and/or funeral)
Establish Bereavement Plan of Care appropriate to needs of family members identified in Bereavement Assessment.
Coordinator/schedule bereavement contacts per Bereavement Plan of Care and Assessment: visits, phone calls, letters, cards, bereavement material/literature, memorial services, and other bereavement activities.
Establish Bereavement chart
Document all Bereavement contacts and file all contacts in Bereavement chart
Maintain, update, and review Bereavement Chart for compliance with Bereavement Plan of Care.
Continue to monitor family member bereavement needs and coping skills.
Determine if need exist for outside grief counseling or other resources.