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Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in patients lives?
Compassionate Care Hospice is located throughout the Central Valley and services seven counties (Fresno, Merced, Madera, Tulare, Kings County, Kern County, and Mariposa) - and were growing fast! Our top priority is maintaining our culture of love for our patients and team, alike. Our commitment to our core values allows us to be a provider and employer of choice. We understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and are our most important resource.
We actively seek career-oriented individuals, to whom we offer job security and upward mobility when appropriate - based on merit and performance. We proudly employ an accomplished team of professionals, and our team is as diverse as the communities we serve, representing different ethnicities, religions, ages, national origins and sexual orientations.
In the spirit of charity, and to make a positive societal difference, we occasionally provide clerical work opportunities for individuals previously dependent on government aid, individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disadvantaged adults.
Join us today and grow with us!
We are currently seeking to fill the Hospice Chaplain position.
-Position to be performed at Visalia Office, 93291, and remotely, throughout our service territories.
-Compensation (negotiable, based on experience, etc.).
About the Position
The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and
families/caregivers of Compassionate Care Hospice Central CA, either directly or through
coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program
and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.
2. Facilitates the development of the individualized the plan of care by participating in the
comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs.
3. Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
4. Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
5. Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality
assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.
6. Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and
spiritual counselors.
7. Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the
interdisciplinary group.
8. Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual
care.
9. Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate
to meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering
education through congregations about hospice care.
10. Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
11. Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and
community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.
12. Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/
families/caregivers.
13. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
14. Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological
degree). Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.
2. Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group.
3. Comfortable in an interfaith setting.
4. Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
5. Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.
6. Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
7. If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in
accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
8. Hospice/experience preferred.
Employees and patients are equally precious to us. Your happiness is our happiness - we offer you the following benefits for any full-time position:
Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environment
Unparalleled company culture
Local company with soul
Countless growth and development opportunities
Flexible Schedules
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Mileage Reimbursement at current Federal rate
Gas reimbursement for those in company cars
PTO
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days
401K
And so much more!
Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into Central California's largest privately held home health agency. The healthcare company is expanding its locations and services, replicating its unique formula throughout the state. Compassionate Care provides in-home medical, rehabilitative and support services by seasoned professionals with comprehensive clinical training and robust hospitality experience. In July of 2020 the organization officially began its venture into hospice, further vertically integrating services while always prioritizing their patients' continuum of care.
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Compassionate Care Hospice is located throughout the Central Valley and services seven counties (Fresno, Merced, Madera, Tulare, Kings County, Kern County, and Mariposa) - and were growing fast! Our top priority is maintaining our culture of love for our patients and team, alike. Our commitment to our core values allows us to be a provider and employer of choice. We understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and are our most important resource.
We actively seek career-oriented individuals, to whom we offer job security and upward mobility when appropriate - based on merit and performance. We proudly employ an accomplished team of professionals, and our team is as diverse as the communities we serve, representing different ethnicities, religions, ages, national origins and sexual orientations.
In the spirit of charity, and to make a positive societal difference, we occasionally provide clerical work opportunities for individuals previously dependent on government aid, individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disadvantaged adults.
Join us today and grow with us!
We are currently seeking to fill the Hospice Chaplain position.
-Position to be performed at Visalia Office, 93291, and remotely, throughout our service territories.
-Compensation (negotiable, based on experience, etc.).
About the Position
The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and
families/caregivers of Compassionate Care Hospice Central CA, either directly or through
coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program
and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.
2. Facilitates the development of the individualized the plan of care by participating in the
comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs.
3. Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
4. Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
5. Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality
assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.
6. Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and
spiritual counselors.
7. Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the
interdisciplinary group.
8. Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual
care.
9. Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate
to meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering
education through congregations about hospice care.
10. Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
11. Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and
community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.
12. Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/
families/caregivers.
13. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
14. Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological
degree). Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.
2. Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group.
3. Comfortable in an interfaith setting.
4. Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
5. Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.
6. Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
7. If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in
accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
8. Hospice/experience preferred.
Employees and patients are equally precious to us. Your happiness is our happiness - we offer you the following benefits for any full-time position:
Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environment
Unparalleled company culture
Local company with soul
Countless growth and development opportunities
Flexible Schedules
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Mileage Reimbursement at current Federal rate
Gas reimbursement for those in company cars
PTO
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days
401K
And so much more!
Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into Central California's largest privately held home health agency. The healthcare company is expanding its locations and services, replicating its unique formula throughout the state. Compassionate Care provides in-home medical, rehabilitative and support services by seasoned professionals with comprehensive clinical training and robust hospitality experience. In July of 2020 the organization officially began its venture into hospice, further vertically integrating services while always prioritizing their patients' continuum of care.
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