Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Caregiver

Dignity-Home-Health-and-Hospice; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Home Health and Hospice in American Fork, Utah is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address spiritual needs, develop individualized care plans, and offer bereavement support.

The role emphasizes non-denominational, inclusive care, connects families with community resources, and requires maintaining accurate documentation of assessments

Qualifications

• Must have chaplain credentials or be actively pursuing one.
• Experience providing spiritual and emotional support to patients and families.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers in alignment with beliefs and values.
• Offer non-denominational, inclusive care respecting all faiths and backgrounds.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff in care planning.
• Assess spiritual needs and develop individualized spiritual care plans.
• Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals as requested.
• Provide bereavement support and counseling to families.
• Build relationships with local faith leaders and community resources.
• Maintain timely documentation of spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Non-denominational care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Bereavement counseling

Education

Chaplain degree or certificate

ACPE-accredited CPE unit

Job description

Dignity Home Health and Hospice in American Fork, Utah is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address spiritual needs, develop individualized care plans, and offer bereavement support.

The role emphasizes non-denominational, inclusive care, connects families with community resources, and requires maintaining accurate documentation of assessments