Hospice Spiritual Coordinator

Elara Caring•Adrian, MI

15h

About The Position

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Job Description: Hospice Spiritual Coordinator (PRN) Day Time Availability Hillsdale to Monroe At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Spiritual Coordinator . Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, or a related field.
Certification or ordination as a clergy member, chaplain, or spiritual counselor
2 years of experience working at a hospice, counseling, or ministry environment
50% travel required
Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50 lbs.
Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks

Responsibilities

Ensures that all activities performed align with the vision of Elara Caring’s board of directors, executive team, and the leadership of the Hospice team.
Conduct initial and ongoing spiritual assessments of patients and families to identify their spiritual needs and preferences.
Develop and implement individualized spiritual care plans as part of the interdisciplinary team.
Provide spiritual guidance, counseling, and emotional support to patients and families, respecting cultural and religious diversity
Facilitate discussions about meaning, faith, forgiveness, and other end-of-life concerns.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure spiritual care is integrated into the overall hospice care plan.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all spiritual care services provided, ensuring compliance.
Provide bereavement support to families before and after the patient’s passing.
Educate patients, families, and staff about the role of spiritual care in hospice
Advocate for patients’ spiritual needs within the care plan and ensure their beliefs are honored.
Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule.
Performs other duties/projects as assigned.