Hospice Chaplain

Job overview

The Hospice Chaplain role is onsite in Biddeford, ME. Compensation is not specified. The chaplain supports Affinity Hospice’s spiritual care services for patients and their families and caregivers. The role exists to assess and address spiritual needs as part of individualized hospice care. It provides direct spiritual support, coordinates with community chaplains and spiritual counselors, and contributes to interdisciplinary care planning and continuity of care.

What you'll do

• Assess patients’ and families’ spiritual needs and ensure timely services
• provide direct spiritual care
• participate in comprehensive assessments and individualized care planning
• coordinate with community chaplains and spiritual counselors
• document services and communications
• attend patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group meetings
• educate and support the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care
• recruit community spiritual-care volunteers
• provide funeral or memorial services when requested
• participate in on-call duties as defined by policy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice chaplain

spiritual care

hospice

patient support

family caregiver support

interfaith care

interdisciplinary team

biddeford me

affinity hospice

on-call duties

memorial services

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in religious studies or a related subject and a master’s degree in theology, divinity, or pastoral studies. Chaplain certification is preferred; hospice experience is preferred.

About the employer

Affinity Hospice Management LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.