Chaplain/Spiritual Caregiver Hospice

Summary
We are hiring for a Spiritual Caregiver.
This is a PRN/Inconsistent position doing Home Visits for Hospice care.
At Caretenders Hospice in Richfield, OH, a part of LHC Group we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
employee wellness programs
flexibility for true work-life balance
continuing education & career growth opportunities
company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals.
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
Responsibilities
The Spiritual Caregiver is responsible for providing spiritual care to Hospice patients and their families.
Demonstrates understanding of the difference between being a rabbi/imam/pastor/priest/etc. and being a Spiritual Caregiver.
Demonstrates proficiency in providing spiritual care to persons of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, social class and mental/emotional status
Provide spiritual care to persons of beliefs that are different than the Spiritual Caregivers beliefs by championing cultural and spiritual humility
Demonstrates ability for patient/caregiver to lead the spiritual conversation, for the Spiritual Caregiver to walk alongside him/her in his/her spiritual journey and refraining from sharing ones own beliefs unless asked to do so by the patient/caregivers.
Demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of spiritual resources to support each persons belief system, provide resources as appropriate, and network with other religious leaders in the community in order to refer patients/caregivers to these leaders when necessary.
Education and Experience
Education
Preferred: Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Masters degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care,
philosophy, religion or related discipline.
Required: Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Bachelors degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care,
philosophy, religion or related discipline.
Experience
Preferred: Two years Hospice experience.
Required: A minimum of two years experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience.
License Requirements
Provide documentation of current endorsement or acceptable language (licensing, ordination, etc.) in
accordance with the applicants spiritual/faith tradition. Faith groups must be recognized by the Armed Forces
Chaplains Board
Provide documentation that demonstrates that the candidate is in good standing with their spiritual/faith
group with no ethical charges current or pending.
Skill Requirements
Ability to minister to patients and families in crisis
Exceptional verbal communication skills
Ability to plan, organize, and exercise independent judgement
Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible and ecumenical.
Current CPR, drivers license, valid vehicle insurance card and access to a dependable vehicle, or public
transportation.
Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
Caretenders Hospice a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based serv