Puget Sound Hospice is seeking an experienced full-time Hospice Chaplain to join our Hospice division in Pierce County!
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 patient27s 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:
- Master27s 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 year27s experience in hospice
- Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification
- A licensed driver with an insured automobile
