November 16, 2024

Affinity Hospice

Athens

FULL TIME

Chaplain

Overview:

CHAPLAIN AFFINITY HOSPICE

Affinity Hospice is actively looking for a Chaplain who is passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients. We are one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about patient and family care. We believe the care we provide truly matters. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized team.

Paid 4 PTO weeks in the first year.
Paid Mileage
Health and Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Internal Company Advancement
Free end of life training
Tuition reimbursement for qualified team members.
401K

Responsibilities:

Chaplain Job Qualifications

Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree).
Must have valid driver's license and auto liability insurance in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and a vehicle is in good working order
Must understand and follow company policies and procedures
Must be able to network with community clergy and congregations and present a professional image
Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver
Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group
Comfort in an interfaith setting
Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values
Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
CPR Certification
Hospice experience preferred

Qualifications:

Chaplain Job Functions

Assures spiritual assessment and spiritual care of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner
Facilitates the development of the individualized the plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs
Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors
Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision
Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors
Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group
Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care
Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate to meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregations about hospice care
Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested
Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of associate, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team
Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/ families/caregivers
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.