Hospice Music Coordinator / Entertainer

Mid Michigan Home Health & Hospice•Flint Charter Township, MI

About The Position

Mid-Michigan Home Health and Hospice is seeking a compassionate, talented, and engaging music entertainer to bring live music to people receiving hospice care. The role involves visiting patients in their homes and care facilities, using music to foster connection, awaken memories, ease isolation, and provide comfort and enjoyment for patients and their loved ones. The entertainer performs music tailored to each patient's interests, preferences, cultural background, and abilities. They adapt their approach to patients' emotional and physical needs, including those with dementia, cognitive impairment, limited communication, or declining physical abilities. The role works in coordination with the hospice interdisciplinary team and requires travel throughout the agency's Mid-Michigan service area.

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.