Hospice Chaplain

Webstermanorrehab; New London (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a part-time Chaplain to provide spiritual care in Connecticut's hospice programs. The role includes assessments, direct care to patients and families, and collaboration with community chaplains. This position offers 24 hours weekly, with competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

Career Advancement Opportunities

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues.

Responsibilities

• Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families in the hospice program.
• Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families.
• Facilitates individualized plans of care to meet identified spiritual needs.

Skills

Spiritual care

Counseling

Education

Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology

Job description

We are hiring a part-time Chaplain to join our dynamic care team with Athena Home Health & Hospice!

This is an on-the-road position covering the shoreline between the Clinton area to the Rhode Island border. The candidate must have a reliable and insured vehicle and be willing to travel. 24 hours per week. $28/hour with weekly pay.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

The Chaplain provides spiritual and non-spiritual care services to patients and their loved ones.

Education & Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology.

• Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assures spiritual assessment 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.

• Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.

• 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.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.