Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Caregiver

Blessing Hospital; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement + matching

4 weeks paid time off in first year

24/7 Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Job summary

Blessing Hospital is seeking a chaplain/spiritual care provider to assess and address the spiritual needs of hospice patients and families. The role entails offering pastoral support, coordinating with pastors or community caregivers when requested, and respecting diverse beliefs across all ages from neonates to elders.

The position requires ordination or credentialing and completion of relevant training; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ordained, credentialed, or commissioned according to practices of a religious group; 1 CPE or death and dying training.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess spiritual needs and resources of hospice patients and families.
• Provide/p coordinate pastoral care and spiritual support across age groups.
• Engage with patient beliefs/rituals and collaborate with pastors or spiritual caregivers.

Skills

Pastoral care

Empathy

Communication

Education

Ordained/credentialed religious leader

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Blessing Hospital is seeking a chaplain/spiritual care provider to assess and address the spiritual needs of hospice patients and families. The role entails offering pastoral support, coordinating with pastors or community caregivers when requested, and respecting diverse beliefs across all ages from neonates to elders.

The position requires ordination or credentialing and completion of relevant training; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.