Hospice Chaplain | Pierce County

Deercreekseniorliving; Tacoma, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Health concierge

Life & AD&D

STD/LTD Insurance

Paid holidays

Sick time & PTO

401(k) match

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

On-the-job training

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual support to patients and families in a hospice setting.

You will perform assessments, collaborate with the care team, and lead bereavement services while educating staff on diverse spiritual practices. A Master’s in Divinity or Theology and CPR certification are required, with hospice experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a chaplaincy, preferably in hospice or palliative care settings.
• Familiarity with various spiritual/cultural practices related to end-of-life care.
• Certification by a recognized chaplaincy organization (e.g., APC, NACC) is a plus.
• Minimum of one year's experience in hospice.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
• A licensed driver with an insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Hospice Chaplain: Provide spiritual support to patients and families, respecting their beliefs.
• Conduct assessments and document spiritual assessments to guide care.
• Collaborate with the care team to integrate spiritual support into the plan.
• Bereavement counseling for families during and after patient passing.
• Plan memorial services or rituals as requested by the family.
• Educate staff on spiritual care and cultural diversity.
• Coordinate with community faith resources when needed.
• Maintain confidential documentation of care and interactions.

Skills

Hospice experience

Empathy & compassion

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Driver's license

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's degree in Divinity/Theology

Certification by chaplaincy organization (APC/NACC)

CPR Certification

Job description

Benefits That Support Work & Life

• $35-$42/hour, DOE
• Health & Wellness: Medical
• Dental & vision
• Free health concierge services
• Company-paid life & AD&D
• STD/LTD and additional insurance options
• Time & Financial Benefits: Paid holidays
• Sick time & PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Mileage and tuition reimbursement
• Support & Growth: Employee Assistance Program
• Paid on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement
• Great Team & Culture: Supportive, inclusive teammates and leaders
• Plus company-wide celebrations and events

Responsibilities

• Hospice Chaplain: Provide Spiritual Support: Offer compassionate spiritual and emotional care to patients and families, respecting their beliefs.
• Conduct Assessments: Perform and document spiritual assessments to guide individualized care.
• Collaborate with Care Team: Integrate spiritual support into the care plan with the interdisciplinary team.
• Bereavement Counseling: Provide grief support to families during and after a patient's passing.
• Plan Services: Lead memorial services or rituals as requested by the family.
• Educate Staff: Train staff on spiritual care and cultural diversity.
• Community Coordination: Connect patients with community faith resources when needed.
• Confidential Documentation: Maintain records of care and interactions, ensuring confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a chaplaincy, preferably in hospice or palliative care settings.
• Familiarity with various spiritual/cultural practices related to end-of-life care.
• Certification by a recognized chaplaincy organization (e.g., APC, NACC) is a plus.
• Minimum of one year's experience in hospice.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
• A licensed driver with an insured automobile.

About the company

Our field-based team of skilled clinicians provides life-changing services to patients in their own homes. We pride ourselves on our quality of care and ethical business practices as well as our foundational Core Values of CAPLICO: Customer Second (Employee First!) Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Celebration Ownership.

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The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. We are building Washington’s premier Home Healthcare agency through exceptional human beings, innovative processes, and accountability to patient care. We are the leading Home Health provider in Pierce County, Washington. For over 25 years, we've been bringing quality healthcare home. Our team is committed to providing "life changing service" to our patients and our community through collaboration with our community partners and local hospitals. We aspire to provide quality care to our patients and have received a Four Star Quality Rating from Medicare and Medicaid services, as well as the National Quality Approval Seal awarded by the Joint Commission.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.