Hospice Bereavement Coordinator

Aveanna Healthcare • Sheffield, AL

81d • $20 - $25

About The Position

The HHH - Bereavement Coordinator - Hourly completes Bereavement Assessments, establishes Bereavement Plans of Care and provides/arranges Bereavement contacts according to the Plan of Care. This position is part-time, with hours Monday through Friday in the Colbert, Lauderdale, Franklin, Marion, and Lawrence areas.

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

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

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
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Understand and comply with patient rights regulations
• Maintain a working knowledge of government regulations and ensure compliance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees