Hospice Music Coordinator / Entertainer

Mid Michigan Home Health & Hospice•Flint, MI

About The Position

Mid-Michigan Home Health and Hospice is seeking a compassionate and engaging music entertainer to visit hospice patients in their homes and care facilities. The role provides live musical performances to create connection, comfort, and meaningful experiences for patients and their loved ones. Music selections and performances are tailored to individual preferences, cultural backgrounds, and abilities, and may encourage singing, reminiscing, or other musical interaction when appropriate. The entertainer adapts visits to patients’ emotional and physical needs, including dementia, cognitive impairment, limited communication, or declining abilities. The position works independently while collaborating with hospice team members and documenting visits according to agency requirements. Travel throughout the agency’s Mid-Michigan service area is required.

Requirements

Musical talent and the ability to perform live music.
Experience playing an instrument, singing, or providing musical entertainment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Compassionate, patient, and sensitive to the needs of individuals facing end-of-life challenges.
Ability to adapt musical selections and performances to individual patient preferences.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the agency’s service area.
Ability to work independently and maintain a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with seniors, individuals with disabilities, or hospice patients.

Responsibilities

Provide live musical entertainment to hospice patients in private homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and other care settings.
Perform familiar, enjoyable music tailored to patients’ interests, preferences, cultural backgrounds, and abilities.
Encourage patient and family participation through singing, reminiscing, and musical interaction when appropriate.
Use music to create a calming, comforting, and positive environment for patients and families.
Recognize and respond appropriately to patients’ emotional and physical needs during musical visits.
Adapt performances for patients with dementia, cognitive impairment, limited communication, or declining physical abilities.
Collaborate with hospice nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other interdisciplinary team members to identify patients who may benefit from musical visits.
Maintain a respectful, compassionate, and professional approach when working with patients at end of life.
Document visits and patient responses in accordance with agency requirements.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with agency policies and procedures.