Hospice Chaplain — Home Care & Bereavement Support

Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice; Conway (NH); On-site; USD 36,900 - 46,125; Part time

Job summary

Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice is seeking a Hospice Chaplain for per diem home-based care. You will provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families, coordinate rituals, and collaborate with nurses, social workers, and aides as part of the care team.

You will also offer grief support, accompany families through end-of-life journeys, and ensure accurate documentation while upholding compassionate, holistic care across faiths and traditions.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology with theology degree.
• Certification or endorsement from a recognized faith body; CPE units preferred.
• Experience providing spiritual care in hospice, palliative care, or healthcare settings.
• Deep empathy, active listening, and the ability to support people of all beliefs and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual and emotional support to patients and families in homes, hospice facilities, or other care settings—respecting all faiths, traditions, and worldviews.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to integrate spiritual care into each patient’s plan of care.
• Offer grief and bereavement support to families before and after a patient’s passing.
• Facilitate or coordinate religious rituals, sacraments, or ceremonies as requested by patients or families.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of visits, assessments, and interventions in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provide spiritual support and self-care resources to staff and volunteers.
• Build and maintain relationships with local faith leaders and community resources to support diverse spiritual needs.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Hospice philosophy

Education

BD/MDiv or equivalent theology degree

Job description

Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice is seeking a Hospice Chaplain for per diem home-based care. You will provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families, coordinate rituals, and collaborate with nurses, social workers, and aides as part of the care team.

You will also offer grief support, accompany families through end-of-life journeys, and ensure accurate documentation while upholding compassionate, holistic care across faiths and traditions.